Legal & Compliance

If you’re a mental health professional, you might be familiar with writing progress notes after a psychotherapy session. There are many different types of documentation out there, and even though…

Mental health clinicians in Canada are responsible for handling sensitive information about their clients. It is essential to understand the legal and ethical implications of data protection in Canada to…

The Cures Act (short for the 21st Century Cures Act) Psychotherapy Notes was signed into law in December 2016. Some of the sections of this law are more pertinent to…

As someone who’s worked on both sides of healthcare in the direct practice of psychotherapy as well as performing utilization management functions for healthcare organizations, I’m happy to provide some…

Medical necessity is an important part of documenting mental health treatment. Here's why it matters. What is Medical Necessity? Medical necessity is the concept that a particular medical treatment or…

If you’re a business owner or practitioner delivering outpatient psychotherapy or counseling services, you’re probably well-versed in the arena of health insurance. At the very least, you understand that whether…

What is HIPAA and what does it have to do with mental health and note-taking? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects the…

Mental health records are generally protected by state and federal privacy laws. These laws vary from state to state, but they typically provide that mental health records can only be…

As a therapist, you know that documentation is an essential part of your job. Not only do you need to keep track of your client's progress, but you also need…