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BetterHelp Investigation by FTC & Privacy Update by DOJ

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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What Are Patient Gateways or Portals?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While many articles describe how patient gateways and portals can better serve the medical community, this article will also discuss behavioral health, substance use, and mental health applications. Federal privacy laws protect them, such as HIPAA in the United States and PIPEDA in Canada.

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Telehealth Law: Healthcare Translation Services for Limited English Proficient People (Case Study)

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Fortier and Carols damaged the therapeutic alliance and led to Jorge’ wish to terminate care serves to spotlight the vital role language plays in understanding and treating mental health issues. For details, see our Multicultural, Diversity & Equity Training for Legal & Ethical Compliance course description.

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BetterHelp Investigation by FTC & Privacy Update by DOJ

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The FTC announcement clarified that email addresses constitute personally identifiable health information because email addresses identify visitors as people seeking mental health care. “Personal information” may be “health information” simply due to the nature of the product or service.

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Key Strategies to Staying Compliant and Passing Audits as a Therapist

TheraNest

Compliance ensures that you’re delivering quality care, protecting client information, and meeting legal requirements. Therapists can struggle with compliance in various areas, ranging from HIPAA to telehealth or advertising. If you use telehealth, make sure your video conferencing solution is safe and HIPAA-compliant!

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Headspace Health Lays Off 181 Therapists Overnight, Denying Termination Notice to Clients

Telebehavioral Health Institute

It invites users to select a mental health plan of services from its homepage for $5.83 In 2021, the company merged with Ginger, an online mental health platform, in a deal that led to the valuation of the combined company at $3 billion. Headspace offers services directly to consumers as well as to employers.

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What is ChatGPT? Some Health Professionals Are Rightfully Worried

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Widespread repercussions for mental health are also outlined. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in behavioral health have been in discussion for almost a decade. Cerebral was investigated by the Office for Civil Rights for alleged HIPAA violations. What is ChatGPT? Workforce Impact.

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