Jun 4 , 2026

Session 561: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Solo Practice Office Hours (June 4th, 2026)

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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)

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'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

Jan 1 , 1970

Session 537: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (December 18th, 2025)

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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

Nov 6 , 2025

Session 531: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (November 6th, 2025)

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access to secure messagingBAAbusiness email communicationensuring client privacyEric-Day SessiongmailGoogle workspaceGoogle Workspace BAAHIPAA breachHIPAA compliantHIPAA covered entityhushmailincidental vs accidental disclosure of PHIindependent contractorsleasing out office spaceLocal Model AI agentmaintaining updated chartsmitigating unnecessary PHI accessoffline AI modelPCT and Eric recommendationsPCT Security Policy and Procedures ManualPHI breachreferral processrisk analysissample logsharing video recordingssigned ROIsSpruce

Oct 30 , 2025

Session 530: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (October 30th, 2025)

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anti-online platform therapy practiceclient moved to Canadacontingency plansEHR fieldsencouraging interactionEric-Day SessionFeedback Informed Treatment (FIT)HIPAA compliantin-person onlyLastPass extensionLeadership Manuallegally sharing systems and servicesmonthly surveysparent vs. subsidiary companyreducing technology userequested recordsreview access logsROI signing requestseparate BAAssigned by providersigned ROIssmall incentivessoliciting reviews from clients

Oct 23 , 2025

Session 529: Office Hours (October 23rd, 2025)

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disabling secirity featuresGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantMalwarebytesNordVPNNovitasNovitasphere website's claims submission pageonline Medicare claims submissionsPC-ACEsharing and storing client informationsharing client PHI with another clinicianstoring passwordsWindows Defender

Oct 2 , 2025

Session 526: Office Hours (October 2nd, 2025)

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backup plan for therapycompliance issuesescrow emailGoogle MeetGoogle Workspace BAAHIPAA complianthushmailListservMailhipponon-secure communication formnon-secure communication formsnon-secure emailPCT suggestionsprotonmailtraditional SMS texting

Sep 11 , 2025

Session 523: Office Hours (September 11th, 2025)

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antivirus programsauthenticator appcloud storagecodes saved to Google accountcost effective optionsFaxagegodaddyGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantiPlumold Outlook emailorganization contact emailPCT recommended security behaviorsphiphone/voicemailRingRxscam potentialscanning hard copiesscanning photo IDscreening online contactssecure messagingSimple PracticeSpruceSpruce's Higher level planSquarespace domainTalkrouteTime Machine backupupload documentswebsite and domain protection

Sep 4 , 2025

Session 522: Office Hours (September 4th, 2025)

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15 minute fit assessmentBrother Printercloud storagecontinue services on deploymentdeployment questionsDSM for diagnosing/referencingGoogle Workspace BAAGoogle Workspace subscriptionhardened devicesHIPAA compliantiCloudImage CaptureKindle AppKindle Reader web browserlocal C drivemodified telehealth consentNAPS2no cloud connectionsnon user-friendlyNotice of Privacy Statementspatient in militaryPCT guidancePCT recommendationsPCT recommended security behaviorsPCT suggestionspersonal Amazon accountprinter and scannerprinting documentsscanning documentssecure messagingsecure websiteseparate document issuessetting up HIPAA security configurationsshared foldersSimple Practice Embedded Integrated Contact Formsoftware locally downloadedSolo practitionerSquareSpacesufficient documentationTalkroute

Aug 28 , 2025

Session 521: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (August 28th, 2025)

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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