Telehealth Technology & Platforms Flashcards
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Which encryption standard is most commonly required for video conferencing platforms used in telehealth to ensure HIPAA compliance?
Answer: AES-256
AES-256 is the industry-standard encryption required for HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platforms due to its superior security strength.
A patient reports that their video call keeps freezing during a telehealth session. What is the minimum recommended internet speed for a high-quality telehealth video consultation?
Answer: 5 Mbps upload and download
A minimum of 5 Mbps upload and download speed is generally recommended for reliable, high-quality telehealth video consultations.
Which telehealth platform feature allows clinicians to digitally share documents, images, or educational materials with patients during a live session?
Answer: Screen sharing
Screen sharing enables clinicians to display documents, diagnostic images, or educational materials to patients in real time during a video visit.
What does the term 'store-and-forward' refer to in telehealth technology?
Answer: Transmission of recorded health data to a provider for later review
Store-and-forward (asynchronous telehealth) involves capturing and transmitting patient data such as images or videos to a provider who reviews it at a later time.
A telehealth platform vendor offers a 'white-label' solution. What does this mean for a healthcare organization?
Answer: The organization can brand the platform with its own logo and identity
A white-label telehealth platform allows the healthcare organization to customize and rebrand the technology as their own product.
Which interoperability standard is most critical for telehealth platforms to exchange patient health data with electronic health records (EHR) systems?
Answer: HL7 FHIR
HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the modern standard enabling seamless data exchange between telehealth platforms and EHR systems.
A rural clinic wants to implement telehealth for patients with limited internet access. Which technology is most appropriate as a fallback option?
Answer: Telephone (audio-only) visits
Audio-only telephone visits are an appropriate and CMS-recognized fallback for patients lacking broadband access, particularly in rural areas.