Jun 4 , 2026 Session 561: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Solo Practice Office Hours (June 4th, 2026) View Session backup internet connectionsbreach of confidentialitybuilt to comply with HIPAAcellular hotspotsChatGPTclinical 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 guidancePCT resources/servicespersonal hotspot requirementspotential legal/ethical concernspractice policypractitioner protectionsprotections in placepublic wifiremember and summarize sessionsresponsibility of informing clientssecurity measuressubstance use disorderssuperbillsupport client-directed AI assistance for therapytherapists scope of responsibilitytreatment summariesUndertoneVPN necessaryWorkforce ManualZoom transcripts
Apr 16 , 2026 Session 554: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Solo 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
Aug 28 , 2025 Session 521: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC 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
Jul 18 , 2025 Session 515: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (July 18th, 2025) View Session Accounts Receivables representativeAI engineBAA with Applebilateralstimulation.io appbuilt-in platform calendarComputers and Innovative Management Inc.contains PHIcontract regarding insurancecontracting out billingdeleting PHI from devicesEAP providerEHREric-Day Sessionfactory resetfree version vs. paid versionGoogle AnalyticsHandwritten NotesHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantHIPAA considerationsin-session notesinformed consent documentsJane appKyra Engagelaptop repairsLyra HealthMailChimpmajor insurance companiesnotifying clientsoffers BAAOpen EvidencePCT and Eric recommendationspossible data breachprotecting PHIred flagsRemarkablescheduling appointmentsseamless integrationssecurely destroy soft filessecurely storedSimplePracticesynched to EHR calendartaking private pay clientstermination of caretherasoftuniversal informed consent
Jun 19 , 2025 Session 511: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC 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
May 23 , 2025 Session 507: Dr. Maelissa McCaffrey Office Hours (May 23rd, 2025) View Session accessing and changing documentationAI for note writingappend progress notesauditing and monitoringauditsBreach Notification Ruleburden of note writingclient billingclient consentclient suicide documentationclients subjective reportcompromised PHIcopying and pastingdocumentation standardsdocumenting chargesdocumenting contact between sessionsdocumenting initial inquiries from prospective clientsdocumenting progress of longterm clientsDr. Maelissa McCaffrey SessionEmotional Support Animal letterEOBethical standardsgoogle drivegoogle formHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA covered entityinformed consent documentinsurance companiesInternal Family Systems (IFS)Internal Family Systems (IFS) protocolliability concernsmail containing PHImedical setting vs. mental health servicesNote taking softwareobjective contentopened mailPCT guidancePCT recommendationsPCT Wayprogress notespronoun documentationpsychological/neuropsychological testing servicespsychology todayrepercussionsself-pay practicestorage requirementsstoring PHItimestamped changesusing AIwaiting fee
Apr 3 , 2025 Session 500: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (April 3rd, 2025) View Session abrupt movesadmin tasksage of consentAPA guidelinesBAABlue Cross Blue ShieldBYOD trainingclient abandonmentclinical coordinatorCustoms and Border Patroldata collection and salesdiagnostic dataDuckDuckGoEric-Day Sessionethical structurefamily therapy sessionsfee splittingfirefoxGinger Deskgovernment-authorized accessHIPAA compliance and securityhiring contractorsHSA accountindependent contractorsJane appkeeping data privatelegal custodyminor clientnational private pay practicenational telehealth practiceonline browsersparenting planPCT recommendationspercentage splitPrivacy Badgerprivate pay modelprotect PHIrecommended guidancereferralsremote worspace trainingRisk Adjustment Validation Programsearching personal devicesSecurity Officer rolesecurity recommendations for travelingtelehealth platformstherapy pricing models
