This post is courtesy of Laura Groshong of the Clinical Social Work Association. I know Laura from a NASW task force, and let me tell you, this lady knows her… read more →
Well, this is an interesting development. As Texas has moved all of the mental health-related boards to be held under the umbrella organization of the Behavioral Health Executive Council, one… read more →
Some time back, I remember speaking critically of the free EHR called Practice Fusion. If I recall correctly, my concern was that (a) that’s an awfully labor-intensive service to provide… read more →
Texas LPCs, in case you haven’t heard: the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors stopped issuing or renewing CEU provider licenses effective February 2019. In lieu of the… read more →
When it’s time to retire your old electronic device, you need to “wipe” all of your data off of it before you let it go. My favorite method is the one… read more →
We talk about Risk Assessments often around here, like, for example, here, and here, and 2 additional articles for members here and here. Although the constant reminder to prepare for the worst… read more →
A surprising news article came across my computer the other day. The article was about the results of the autopsy & related tests on the Las Vegas shooter. It surprised… read more →
In the past I have been asked frequently about Business Associate Agreements, or “BAAs.” Let’s break down the what, why, when, and how of this compliance rule. What is a… read more →
Staying HIPAA compliant can sometimes translate to, “being prepared for the worst.” For some therapists, having hard copies of everything seems like the safest way to ensure that information does… read more →
HIPAA for Therapists has been watching with sadness in the last weeks as Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas & Louisiana coast, and now Irma is hitting Florida. So,… read more →