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
Apr 16 , 2026 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (April 16th, 2026) View Session 'My Notes'Breach Notification Rulebusiness consultationChatGPTcovered by BAAdata storagedifferent groups/tiersdual licenseEric-Day Sessionformer employee's clientHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantinsurance companieslegal/ethical considerationslowering rate/feeno BAAPCT and Eric recommendationspracticing abroadprivate pay clientsprogress notesremote therapy from Swedensuperbill reimbursementSwedish tax lawsZoom AI tanscription
Feb 26 , 2026 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (February 26th, 2026) View Session access log reviewsaccessing PHIadmin email accountsAI for note writingBAA for VPN serviceclinician outside of practiceEric-Day SessionFirefliesformal 1099 positiongoogle workspaceinformation retentionissuing superbillslegal/ethical considerationsLegally Practicing Across Borderslicensed user vs. userliving/traveling overseasLMHC in Washington Statelowering rate/feemonitoring emailmoving abroadmulti-state licensedOpt-in Contact FormOtter.aiout-of-network (OON)paying outside therapistPCT 2025 Cross-Jurisdictional coursepost-retirementprivate pay modelprivate pay vs. insurance basedprofessional will executerreplace will executerresponsibility to informsecure contact formsecurity of Simple PracticeShared DriveSimplePracticesuperbill reimbursementsupervising therapisttranscriptsW2 pre-licensed employeewait and cancellation listswebinars and training
Aug 28 , 2025 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (August 28th, 2025) View Session AI scribesappoint therapist representativeconfidentiality concernsconflict of interestconsiderations and concernscontract terminationcouples therapydesignated executerdocument consent to enter client portalEHR systemembedding contact formEric-Day Sessionfamilies scheduling same clinicianfollow-upGoogle sheetsgroup practice Tax IDHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantHIPAAppropriatein-network practiceincapacitation or deathinitial contactlegal/ethical considerationsmodified telehealth consult consent formNotice of Privacy Practicesoffice access codesonboarding processpaper and electronic file accessPCT and Eric recommendationsPCT resourcesPHI risksProfessional Disclosure Statementprofessional will servicesprotect PHIPsychology Today profilepsychotherapy notesreassign clinical supervisionreceive call/voicemailRegence insuranceSimplePracticesolo practice Tax IDsolo practitionersupervisor / supervisee relationshipterminating insuranceTheraclosure's BAAtransferring clients to solo practice
May 8 , 2025 Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (May 8th, 2025) View Session """no secrets"" policy"1PasswordA Law & Ethics Approach to Working with Suicidal Clientsaccessing PHIAetna Medicare patientsAI toolsannual medicare risk adjustment data reviewauditschart accessclient satisfaction surveyscompliance policiesconsent formscontains no PHIcouple and individual therapycouples therapydecline to sign emergency contact formemergency contactemergency serviceencrypted emailEric-Day Sessionethical standardsexecute BAAexecuter of professional willFathom AIGDPR-compliantGoogle/Apple sign-inheightened suicide riskHIPAA compliantHushmailinformed consent policyintimate partner violence (IPV)iPlumlegal obligationslegal/ethical considerationsLegally Practicing Across BordersPCT guidancePCT recommendationsphysical storagepositive and insightful feedbackpsychotherapy notesrecords releaserelease of information formsrisk assessmentssafety planningschedulingsigned ROIssigning into telehealth platformSimple Practicesocial media platformssponsor ACT/IPS programsstandard of practicestoring passwordsstoring will electronicallytechnology disruptionsteletherapytherapy sessionsTherapyNotestranscriptsupdating passwordsupdating signaturesverifying a client's identityZoom Health