Table 4.

Virtual Visit Platforms Used During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

	Name	Notes
Consumer apps	Apple FaceTime Facebook Messenger video chat Google Hangouts video Zoom Skype	•Popular applications that allow video chats •Allowed during COVID-19 crisis, but less secure •Providers are encouraged to notify patients that these third-party applications may introduce privacy risks. •Providers should enable all available encryption and privacy modes when using. •Use may expose provider's personal information (E-mail account, telephone number, etc.)
Specialized technology platforms	Skype for Business/Microsoft Teams Updox VSee Zoom for Healthcare Doxy.me Google G Suite Hangouts Meet Cisco Webex Meetings / Webex Teams Amazon Chime GoToMeeting Spruce Health Care Messenger American Well MDLive BlueJeans for Healthcare Doximity	•Partial list of HIPAA compliant technology platforms •Under normal conditions HIPAA business associate agreements for provision of telehealth services are required, but this was waived as part of COVID-19 crisis. •Variability in cost and functionality

HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.