Reviews are one of the most effective marketing techniques online. Mental health folks can’t ethically ask clients for them. Luckily, we can ask colleagues.
Are banks under HIPAA when you take payment from clients? Luckily, HIPAA doesn’t want to get in the way of getting paid, but there are gotchas, as always!
Holding credit card info from clients can ensure you get deductibles, no-show fees, and other payments. What methods and pitfalls are involved in doing it?
A short primer on how to get started doing online therapy, sometimes called “Skype therapy,” with lots of links to help you find your way.
Electronic health records are certainly the future for keeping records, but how do they fit in to the current world of mental health practice?
Google will now give a Business Associate contract for Gmail, Drive, and Calendar for business. Does this mean health care folks can use those products now?
Clients appreciate the convenience and value of intake forms and self-help materials on our websites. What are the ethical and legal concerns around this?
All communications with a client are legally part of their medical record, but do we document every single email or text? How do we document them?
A major upside of the 2013 HIPAA Omnibus Rule was the clarification that clients can request to receive unencrypted emails if first informed of the risks.
Clinicians love their iPhones and iPads as much as clients do. Can you use them in your practice and be HIPAA compliant, though? Sure! Let’s find out how…