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Telehealth, HIPAA and Compliant Telehealth Platforms

WEBTherefore, it is recommended that California therapists who offer Telehealth services utilize HIPAA compliant Telehealth platforms. HIPAA and the Security Rule. HIPAA requires …

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A Patients Right to Access Mental Health Records Under …

WEBIt is important for mental health professionals to know the difference. This article will discuss a patient's right to access his or her confidential mental health information under …

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California Requirements for Telehealth

WEBThe law does not require written informed consent from clients to participate in telehealth sessions. Therapists must, however, obtain either verbal (and documented) informed …

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Patient Records Under California Law The Basics

WEBRetain a minor patient’s health care service record for a minimum of seven (7) years from the date the minor patient reaches eighteen (18) years of age; and, …

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Releasing Records In The Age of Adolescent Consent

WEBScenario #1: Minor Consents The first scenario involves a records request for a minor who consented to their own mental health treatment under one of the Minor Consent Laws. It …

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What Providers Need to Know About The Provider …

WEBSince July 1, 2016, health plans and health insurers have been required to publish and maintain online and printed provider directories with information about contracting …

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Press Releases Legislation to Include Marriage & Family …

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2022. San Diego, CA – The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is celebrating the …

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The Supervisor's Role Legal and Ethical Considerations

WEBMichael Griffin, JD, LCSW. Staff Attorney. The Therapist. September/October 2013. Clinical supervisors play an important role in the training of every therapist. 1 Part …

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Attorney Articles Ethical Considerations in Treatment …

WEBEthical Considerations In Treatment Planning. Michael Griffin, JD, LCSW. Staff Attorney. The Therapist July/August 2022. Treatment planning is an important element of a …

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Detrimental Impacts of Misogyny on Mental Health

WEBAugust 29, 2022. Note: This Statement on the Detrimental Impacts of Misogyny on Mental Health intersects with other important social concerns including the rights of those who …

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Attorney Articles Updates and Resources for Providers Navigating

WEBEndnotes 1 Cal. Health & Safety Code §§1374.72(a)(1) and (a)(2); Cal. Ins. Code §§10144.5(a)(1) and (a)(2) 2 “‘Generally accepted standards of mental health and …

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Impacts of Domestic Violence on Mental Health

WEBThe psychological impacts of domestic violence cause victims to suffer from serious mental health conditions for years, if not for the rest of their lives. Such conditions include …

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Attorney Articles Minor’s Consent for Mental Health Treatment: …

WEBMinor’s Consent for Mental Health Treatment: It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3! September 21, 2022 |. Bradley J. Muldrow, JD, Staff Attorney |. In this article, Bradley J. …

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Attorney Articles Are You a Covered Entity

WEBA covered transaction for HIPAA's purposes involves transmitting information between covered entities to carry out certain financial or administrative activities related …

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When Insurance Plans Ask For Their Money Back

WEBWhen Insurance Plans Ask For Their Money Back. A number of members who work with insurance plans have received a “notice of overpayment” in the mail from …

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Attorney Articles Coaching vs Therapy

WEBFor more information about coaching versus therapy, visit the CAMFT website at www.camft.org and/or call CAMFT’s Legal Department for consultation at 858-292 …

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