Jun 4 , 2026 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (June 4th, 2026) View Session backup internet connectionsbreach of confidentialitybuilt to comply with HIPAAcellular hotspotsclinical supervisorconnecting devices to WiFidiagnosis codedocumentation requirementsdocumenting initial inquiries from prospective clientsdocumenting substance use (not abuse)documents and devices locked upEric-Day Sessionfamily psychotherapy without client presentHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantInformed Consentinsurance companiesintake coordinatorlegal/ethical considerationsmarketing vs. actual security infrastructuremedical emergency during telehealthminor/adolescent clientnetwork security standardsnon-HIPAA entityNotice of Privacy Practices (NPP)parent providing informationparent-only intake sessionsPCT resources/servicespersonal hotspot requirementspractice policypractitioner protectionsprotections in placepublic WiFiresponsibility of informing clientssecurity measuresSubstance Use Disorderssuperbillsupport client-directed AI assistance for therapytherapists scope of responsibilitytreatment summariesUndertoneVPN necessaryWorkforce Manual
Dec 18 , 2025 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (December 18th, 2025) View Session AI software toolsBYOD formconfidentiality formcountersigning optiondevice time-outsdocumenting requestse-signaturesEHR systemend-to-end encryptionEOBEric-Day Sessionexercising HIPAA rightsextra office spacesgoogle workspaceGoogle Workspace BAAHIPAA compliantInformed Consentlocally stored PHInegative implicationsnon-BAA service providersnotice of building accesspassword storagePCT recommendationsPCT reviewsprimary insurancerecord correctionresponsibility of informing clientssafety concernssecurely deleting PHI on devicesself-reported medical historySessions EHRstoring PHIThe Evolving Legal-Ethical Standard of Care for the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health
Sep 25 , 2025 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (September 25th, 2025) View Session additional addage of medical consentage of mental health consentclient records from previous providerscommunicating with parentsConfidentiality rules in WA updateCPS / APSdesignated executerEric-Day Sessionestablished / non-established clientsGmail accountguidelines vs. observed behaviorsH1-B Visa application processH4 visa w/ EADhigh risk clientHIPAA requirementsHIPAA risksInformed Consentlegal and ethical responsibilityLicensed therapists and Registered Associatesmarketing a practice effectivelyMental Health ROI requirementsNotice of Privacy Practices (NPP)outstanding billsPCT suggestionsPsychology Todayreferral partner faxing recordsreferral sourcesreferrals to higher levels of carerefuse communicationrelease of information forms (ROI)reporting violent crimerequesting email communicationsafe deposit boxsecure contact formsharing PHIsigned ROIsstandard of practicestoring passwords/access instructionsteen clients
Jun 19 , 2025 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (June 19th, 2025) View Session age of consentannual consent requirementsclient records requestcloud storageconfidentialityconsent formscoordinating careelectronic consent formsemailing group participantsEmotional Support Animal letteremotions education classEric-Day Sessionfamily member individual therapyHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantInformed Consentintegrated contact formlegalities/logisticsliability concernslooking up a patient on case searchMonarchnon-healthcare groups vs. healthcare groupsnot licensed in stateOptumrelease of information forms (ROI)retaining records requirementsscheduling potential clientsshredding filessigned ROIsSimple Practicestatement of confidentialitysuicidal client concernsteen clientstherapists discussing family dynamicsTherapy Appointmentunencrypted communicationupdated feesupdated practice policiesupdated signaturesuploading to EHRWellmark
Jun 13 , 2025 Group Practice Office Hours (June 13th, 2025) View Session BYOD checklistconfidentialityemailing group participantsemotions education classHIPAA compliance programHIPAA compliantInformed Consentlegalities/logisticsnon-healthcare groups vs. healthcare groupsnot licensed in stateWindows 11 Home
