Jun 11 , 2026 Session 562: Solo Practice Office Hours (June 11th, 2026) View Session access to EHRadvance ROIs from clientsAI accessaudio-video recording sessionsclient consentclinical consultation and supervisiondata security breachesethical standardsethics and securityfellow private practice therapistHIPAA compliant recording softwareHIPAA compliant softwareinformed consentliability insurance providersnavigating the logisticsonline file storagePCT reviewsprovide vacation coveragepushing AIsetting up and managing employee Gmail accountsSimple PracticeSpiderOak ONevirtual sessions
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
Jan 1 , 1970 Session 537: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC 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 Session 525: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC 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 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
Aug 17 , 2023 Session 417: Do you know anything about ReminderCall.com? View Session Adobe AcrobatBAAconsent formsEHRelectronic recordsencrypting PDFsGoogle domainsGoogle workspaceGoogle Workspace subscriptionHIPAA complianthipaa secureHIPAA-friendlyHIPAApropriateness reviewinformed consentIntake documentsMicrosoft Teams Virtual AppointmentPassword ProtectedPractice Management Softwareprivacy policyrecords requestRemindercallsafeguarding confidentialityscheduling and appointment reminderssecurely storing recordsSimple PracticeSquareSpacesuggestionstechnology/security considerationstelehealth platformsterms and conditionsTerms of ServiceTimeNDayYellowscheduleZenCareZoomZoom alternatives
Aug 3 , 2023 Session 415: What is NOT HIPAA-appropriate about WhatsApp? View Session BAAcall transfers from VoIPGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantinformed consentinternational malpractice insurancekeeping devices secure while travelingprivacy issuesscanning old chartsschool email addressessecure internet for telehealthservice ratingshredding paper chartssquaretelehealth servicesvirtual filing cabinetWhatsApp
May 25 , 2023 Session 405: Special guest Barbara Griswold addresses billing and insurance questions! View Session avoiding auditscreating superbillsdestroying psychotherapy notesdown codingEHREHR lock featurefraudulent scamGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliance packageIdentillect secure emailinformed consentinsurance claim denialsinsurance payinsurance recommendationsinsurance standardsiPlumiPlum pricing changesmanaging jurisdiction and insurancenot bill Medicaid/Medicareout-of-networkpay provider directlypracticing across state linesprivate practicerecords requestregulate mental health counselorsresources for tax filingsecurity backupSingle Case Agreementstoring records disclosuresuperbillsupdating formsverbal and paperwork informed consentvirtual office address
Sep 8 , 2022 Session 368: Do I need Loom? View Session Google DocsHIPAA complianthushmailinformed consentLoommaintaining client privacynetwork super billsonline platformsout-of-networkpaper to electronic filesprivate and secure versus public networksrecommendationsrecommendations for alternativessafety planning appssecure wifishare loginssharing passwordssliding scale paySolo practitionerstudent fellow program
Dec 9 , 2021 Session 329: Does the computer have to be fully turned off for the encryption to be active? View Session activate encryptionBAAbackup requirementsbitlockerelectronic notebooksEncryptedgive copy of security footageGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantinformed consentlastpasspaper and file cabinet systempaper filespaper to electronic filespart-timeScorpsecond locksecurity camerassecurity footageseparate accounts for adminSolo practitionerstoring clients recordsstoring onlineTrelloupload recordsWindows 10 Pro
