What is Telehealth or Telepsychiatry?

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Under the guidelines from CMS (Center for Medicare Services), states allow a medical visit remotely via secure video connections.

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I prefer to make in-person appointments. Why should I make an appointment via Video?

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We prefer to make in-person appointments as well. However, at times due to convenience and other times due to circumstances, it may not be possible to have an in-person visit.

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Are Telepsychiatry appointments available to new patients?

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Yes. Telepsychiatry appointments can be made for new patients for their initial evaluation.

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Are Telepsychiatry Appointments private and secure?

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Telepsychiatry appointments are conducted via Simple Practice. It is a company for electronic medical records. They follow CMS recommended guidelines for these appointments and they meet HIPAA regulations for personal health information (PHI).