Articles for physicians and other providers practicing mental and behavioral health, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and behavior analysts. Topics cover the compliance, privacy, corporate, and operational issues specific to behavioral health practices, with attention to the confidentiality and documentation questions these providers face.
We discuss the guidelines and ethical principles for mental health practices that want to build a favorable online profile on review sites.
Received a subpoena or court order for confidential information? We untangle some of the issues around releasing your therapy patient’s
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.
