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Telehealth's Inherent Privacy, Security Risks
HIPAA and other laws currently require the equipment that providers use to communicate with patients to have data encryption measures and other safeguards. However, at the other end, patients' computers or remote monitoring devices may not have these safeguards, increasing security risks. Some medical devices have also been shown to be especially vulnerable to hackers.
To help mitigate these risks, providers should ensure patients understand the privacy and security risks associated with telehealth services.
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