Telehealth & Digital Health Technology

Covers laws and regulations affecting telehealth services and digital health technologies, including licensing and scope-of-practice rules, reimbursement, prescribing and remote patient monitoring, and cross-border care. Also addresses privacy and data security (HIPAA and state laws), FDA oversight of digital health products and software, fraud and compliance risks, contracting, and emerging AI and cybersecurity issues in healthcare.

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The Health Data Privacy Gap Telehealth Apps Exploit — and How to Close It
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The Health Data Privacy Gap Telehealth Apps Exploit — and How to Close It

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Many telehealth apps aren’t covered by HIPAA unless they work for a HIPAA “covered entity” or business associate, leaving user health data legally exposed. This gap allows apps to share or monetize sensitive information through analytics and third-party trackers with limited federal limits. This article explains where HIPAA stops, what laws may still apply, and […]
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