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The appeal of telemedicine is clear, especially for psychiatrists. We are in great demand, and there aren’t enough of us to meet the demand—especially in rural counties. Patients and doctors alike are increasingly realizing that telehealth can save them time and money. Here's the information you need to start practicing online.

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Applying HIPAA to telemedicine has proven to be pretty tricky. A decade ago, most of us believed that the only way to ensure secure videoconferencing was to pay for expensive “HIPAA-compliant” videoconferencing equipment. But things are changing.

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Dr. Jon Elhai discusses ways psychiatrists and psychologists can responsibly implement tele-communication methods in their practice, including encrypted emails, text messages, and video chat. The conversation covers how doctors can maintain HIPAA-compliance as they pursue an online practice.