mr_dolores

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mr_dolores15 karma

Are these apps not subject to HIPAA?

mr_dolores6 karma

But thats a problem with any app. The way this is being framed is a condemnation of mental health apps, but in reality it's not unique to this space.

Would you draw the same conclusion studying apps of any category?

mr_dolores5 karma

Thats really interesting. My understanding of what these apps do was way off base. I thought the use of these apps were reimbursed under insurance due to engaging with a licensed clinical therapist of similarly credentialed individual.

mr_dolores-5 karma

my mood, if I’m seeing a therapist, what mental illness I might be struggling with, what medications I’m on, and even conversations with others about my deepest darkest thoughts.

But arn't those items protected by HIPAA? I understand there is a risk of that information being leaked if there were a breach, but that same risk exists in a brick and mortar therapy practice utilizing a SaaS patient record platform.

Edit: Turns out those items are only protected by HIPAA if the app is acting in a medical capacity