HHS resource outlining tips for patients to protect and secure their information during telehealth visits.
Telehealth
Providers of substance use disorder and mental health services have worked rapidly to make sure their patients have access to the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic and after, including by offering more services through telehealth. As part of this rapid transition, both clients and providers express concerns about maintaining patient privacy in virtual visits. The resources in this section contain steps for patients and providers to protect client privacy.