OK, gang, so we've been talking about HIPAA and disaster-thinking and what the truth is about using email and text in our practices. Roy Huggins, LPC is back with us today to continue the conversation by dismantling another myth and misuse of terminology related to HIPAA compliance.
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HIPAA Compliance Myth Busting – Emails, Texts, & Smart Phones (series) – Part 2
Guest blogger and My HIPAA and Security Guru, Roy Huggins, LPC kicked off this series on Thursday by pointing out some of the mixed messages we get when discussing our need for HIPAA compliance. Today, he's back to continue the conversation by pointing out some of our mis-steps around technology, {...}
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HIPAA Compliance Myth Busting – Emails, Texts, & Smart Phones (series) – Part 1
I told you guys that in March, I attended the American Counseling Association's annual conference in Hawaii. That's where I had an opportunity to meet face-to-face (for the first time) my colleague and e-friend, Roy Huggins. You guys probably know him as the Licensed Professional Counselor behind {...}
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What To Do When Your Former Client Follows You On Twitter (Part 2 of 2)
On Tuesday, I talked with you about some of the ethical considerations and best practices when your client / former client tries to follow you on Twitter. In one of her emails to me this same therapist also brought up her sincere desire to remain as transparent as possible with her clients. That's {...}
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