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
Jan 1 , 1970 Session 545: Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey Office Hours (February 12th, 2026) View Session Aetna InsuranceAI for note writingcatching up notes in EHRchanging an Adjustment Disorder DXdocumentation requirementsDr. Maelissa McCaffrey SessionEvernorthin-session notesinsufficient documentationinsurance companiesinsurance raise requestintake/assessmentsjustifying medical necessitymaintenance/supportive therapymedical necessity wording / requirementsNOS (Not Otherwise Specified) diagnosisprogress notessigned documents via client portalsubstance abuse assessmenttelehealth consent documentstelehealth sessionstherapist locationtrashing paper and electronic notestreatment plan goalstyped signaturesunlocking and amending clinical notes
Aug 7 , 2025 Session 518: Office Hours (August 7th, 2025) View Session AI learningBAAEnsora HealthImprove with AIintegrity of PHINorton antivirus softwareonline service providerPCT guidancePCT recommended security behaviorsPHI securitypolicies and procedurespractice mitigation measuresprogress notessafe/secure browsingsecurity audit logssetting up a VPNSolo Risk Analysis
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
Mar 6 , 2025 Session 496: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (March 6th, 2025) View Session abandoned recordsautomatic mileage trackingbest practicescollection agenciesconsent formscoordination of carecustodian of recordsdeactivate WPSdropboxEHRethernet connectionsfirmware updatesformer employeeGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantHIPAA Conduit RuleHIPAA Security RuleHIPAA violationsHIPAA-friendlyHome and Mobile Teletherapy Work Check SheetshushmailiPlumlaws or statuteslocked file cabinetsluxscimental health providerOrbi router settingsparental custodyparenting planprogress notesproposed changesrecords subpoenarelease of recordsRights of AccessRingRxROIsecure textingsecurity riskssignalSignal encryptionSSIDstaffingThe Campaign Registry (TCR)transfer datatransmitting highly sensitive assessmentsTresorit
Nov 1 , 2024 Session Accessibility & Teletherapy with Emily Decker, MS, LPC, NC: Special Office Hours (November 1st, 2024) View Session accessibility features and functionalityaccessibility toolsaccessibility-friendlyanti-oppression client carecontains PHIEHREHR system featuresHIPAA complianthipaa secureHIPAA-friendlykey considerationsluxscimass emails and promotional itemsmultiple partners (polyamory)neurodivergent affirming client carePCT feedbackpractice cultureprogress notesresources and servicessecure emailusing names in client notesvideo platformwebsite accessibility
Apr 1 , 2021 Session 294: What secure texting app do you recommend? View Session audit log discrepancyBAAbilling documentscloud storageconsolidating client charts into one systemdisposing devicesEgynteEHRelectronic record keepingfile sharing systemGoogle workspacegroup textingGsuitehard drive encryptionHIPAA complianthipaa securehushmailiPlumlosing passwordspaper filespolicies and proceduresprogress notessecure messagingSimple PracticeSolo practitionerSpiderOak ONesync to calendarsyncing EHR
Dec 3 , 2020 Session 277: Can you explain what falls into Treatment, Payment and Health Care Operations? View Session "what falls into Treatmentadding electronic submissions to websiteClient Portal securitydocument destructionGoogle MeetGoogle workspaceGsuitehipaa securehushmailluxscinon-sensitive documentspaper and file cabinet systemPayment and Health Care Operations"phiPhone Service ProviderPractice management platformprivate practice checklistprogress notesrestricting emailsROIsecure emailsecure messagingsetting up a telehealth practiceShreddingSimple Practicestating state of licensuretech recommendations
Oct 30 , 2020 Session 272: I need a billing platform that can add progress notes, sends/receives documents and syncs with my calendar... View Session BAABOX accountcanadacertificate programdatebookemail and textinghipaahushmailiPlumIvylandline phone forward to iPlumLegally Practicing Across Bordersprogress notessecure payment alternativesSecure platformssending intake forms electronicallySnagItSolo practitionersquarestoring client informationsync to calendartransferring stored filesUbuntu/Linuxvoice onlyZelle