On the firm’s HIPAA & Health Information Technology blog, associate Kristen Marotta discussed the privacy and security issues arising from the growing use of telemedicine, particularly for mental health treatment. Kristen examines the myriad considerations doctors should address in setting up a telemedicine model for their practices, and notes federal funding recently made available via New York State’s Office of Mental Health to expand the use of mental health-focused telemedicine in the state.

We invite you to read Kristen’s piece, and stay tuned for an upcoming post on this blog delving into New York’s regulations surrounding telepsychiatry.