Author: The Bridge Team

Published on March 28, 2023. Updated on September 4, 2024 Is WhatsApp® HIPAA compliant? The short answer is no—if you’re a healthcare organization or professional relying on the popular messenger platform for telehealth or patient communication, it’s time to switch to fully HIPAA-compliant telemedicine software. Failure to do so before…Read more

Updated on March 22, 2023 Patient portal proxy access allows caregivers or legal guardians to access their dependents’ patient portals. Studies¹ have shown that patients generally see benefits once caregivers have access to the information and functions within their patient portal, such as health literacy and medical emergency assistance. Proxy…Read more

Published on December 28, 2022. Updated on September 4, 2024 Is Microsoft Teams HIPAA compliant? The answer depends on the version you use. If you’re wondering whether Microsoft Teams® is HIPAA compliant for telehealth, you’re not alone. The fact is that the compliance of Microsoft Teams depends on the specific…Read more

Updated On October 19, 2022. What Is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)¹ protects patients’ privacy by limiting access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and governing acceptable use of their health data. The HIPAA Privacy Rule² comprises national regulations for using and disclosing PHI in healthcare treatment,…Read more

Updated On September 20, 2022. Healthcare data is becoming an increasingly popular target of hackers¹ as they innovate their techniques to access this valuable and sensitive information. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), healthcare breaches from January to May of 2022 nearly doubled² from the…Read more

Pharmacotherapy is one of the main interventional strategies in medicine. However, patients varying in age and medical conditions fail to take their medication as prescribed. In recent years, there has also been an increase[¹] in the number of individuals taking several medications simultaneously, which poses further complications. It is estimated…Read more

Cancer is a complex disease that is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Although mortality rates continue to decline due to preventative efforts and better care, cancer diagnoses overall are predicted to increase[¹] in North America over the next few years. Healthcare providers that treat cancer…Read more

Therapeutic patient education[¹]aims to enable patients to manage their condition and prevent avoidable complications while maintaining or improving their quality of life. It aims to produce a therapeutic effect that will complement all other interventions, such as pharmacological or physical therapy interventions.Patient education is an essential part of the treatment…Read more

Technological innovation and demand in healthcare are driving the need for patient-centered digital care management. Being able to effectively support patients when they need it and at the right time can help manage chronic issues and aid in individuals reaching their health goals quicker. Below we outline actions providers can take…Read more

EMR Patient Portals Are Breaking the Care Experience Key Takeaways Fragmented EMR patient portals damage care delivery by forcing patients through multiple logins, redundant data entry, and disconnected systems that create frustration and reduce engagement before clinical care even begins. Unified patient intake platforms improve patient satisfaction scores from 3.7…Read more