How Skype Became Software Non-Grata, and Other Tech Will, Too
Most of us know that Skype is no longer seen as suitable for online therapy. But many of us don’t know why, or that it will happen to other software, too!
Holding Client Credit Card Info On File: Why and How To Do It, How Not To Do It
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?
How to Get Started With Telemental Health Practice
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 in Mental Health: Are They Required or Otherwise Necessary?
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 and HIPAA Compliance: Gmail, Drive and Calendar Now Accessible For Health Care Professionals
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 Have the Right to Receive Unencrypted Emails (and Texts) Under HIPAA
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.
iPhones, iPads and HIPAA-Compliant Practice: Locking Down Your Apple Device
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…
Online Data Backups and HIPAA Compliant Practice: A Government-Produced Monkey Wrench
Online data backup services help many therapists have a paperless office. The new HIPAA rules created a snag for using them without breaking the bank, however. [This article originally appeared in our June 27th, 2013 newsletter]
Am I a HIPAA Covered Entity? How Much Does It Matter If I Am Or Not? (2016 Update)
Did you know that just because you practice health care in the United States, you’re not necessarily legally required to comply with HIPAA? The followup question, of course, is, “Does it really change anything if you’re not?”
Is Square HIPAA Compliant? How About PCI Compliant?
Square is the easy credit card swiper for your smart phone or tablet. Learn the legal-ethical ins and outs to advantage of this handy tool with confidence.