October 28, 2021
As with most new interventions, ketamine's status as a treatment for depression lacks certainty within the law. Read on to learn how physicians prescribing ketamine can stay compliant.
September 1, 2021
What are your obligations to disclose or withhold your minor patients’ sensitive health information?
May 11, 2021
A new federal rule prohibiting information blocking gives patients full, immediate access to their electronic health information. What does this mean for your practice?
April 18, 2021
What legal issues arise when psychiatrists treat children via telehealth? We discuss the special considerations for offering telepsychiatry services to this special population.
November 29, 2020
Both patients and providers benefit when a practice offers a range of therapies. Find out how licensed clinical psychologists in Illinois can obtain the license needed to write prescriptions for their clients.
May 15, 2020
We discuss the guidelines and ethical principles for mental health practices that want to build a favorable online profile on review sites.
July 30, 2018
Received a subpoena or court order for confidential information? We untangle some of the issues around releasing your therapy patient’s records. Mental health providers engage with highly confidential health information on a daily basis. From our...
June 9, 2017
Recently, I asked a private practice LCSW whether she had HIPAA procedures in place. Her response? “I am my HIPAA procedure!” If only it were that simple.
