HIPAA compliance for mental health practices involves more than protecting patient records. This guide explains the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, breach requirements, 42 CFR Part 2, common violations, and a practical compliance checklist for therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday practice operations, from documentation tools and chatbots to administrative automation. Learn how AI can create HIPAA compliance concerns and what healthcare practices should consider before adopting new AI technology.
Insurance audits can expose behavioral health providers to significant recoupment demands and compliance risks. This article explains why mental health practices face heightened audit scrutiny, the types of audits providers encounter, and the steps to take before and after receiving an audit notice.
A deficient supervision contract can lead to licensing board complaints, invalidated hours, and liability exposure. Learn what should be included, how requirements differ by license type, and why generic templates often fall short.
Healthcare practices are increasingly using AI to create social media posts, website content, images, and patient communications. Our attorneys explain the legal risks of AI-generated healthcare marketing, including patient privacy, consent requirements, and misleading content concerns.
Many Illinois mental health providers assemble intake forms from multiple templates, other practices, and online sources. This approach can create gaps in privacy acknowledgments, consent structures, and practice policies. A unified intake packet helps ensure consistency across all patient-facing documents.
Many therapists overlook the importance of written fee policies. A clear cancellation, payment, and missed-appointment policy helps establish expectations, reduce disputes, and support consistent practice operations.
Understanding Stark Law MSO compliance is essential for physicians, practice owners, and healthcare investors. This article explains how the physician self-referral law applies to MSO arrangements, common compliance risks, key Stark Law exceptions, and strategies for reducing regulatory exposure.
When a therapy client moves out of Illinois, many providers assume they can simply continue treatment through telehealth, but the answer often depends on where the client is located, the provider’s licensure status, and the laws of the client’s new state.
Many states restrict direct ownership of medical practices by non-physicians. This article explains the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine, the MSO-PC model, and the key legal considerations for entrepreneurs and investors entering the healthcare industry.
