HIPAA violations resulting from health care data breaches are common occurrences. Behavioral health professionals face this threat just as much as any other health care specialty. But a data breach affecting behavioral health processionals can be particularly serious because of …
Clinical research centers are encouraged to consider the NIH research opportunity outlined herein. Telemental Health can be broadly defined as the delivery of mental healthcare services to distal locations by electronic connectivity. In recent years, telemedicine has expanded to include …
Colleagues, If you have a manuscript that is creative, almost complete, or a good paper submitted to another journal but unaccepted, please write to our Editor-in-Chief to discuss possible submissions to JTiBS. Dr. Donald Hilty is our Editor-in-Chief and you will find him to be a delight. As President and …
Telebehavioral Health Institute Professional Certification Training for Technology-Assisted Services The Telebehavioral Health Institute (TBHI) offers two types of Telebehavioral Health Certification training to assist professionals who want to comply with the new Texas Marriage and Family Licensing Board ruling for Technology-Assisted Services …
Another state’s regulatory (licensing) board has passed a ruling to provide guidance to their licenses regarding the use of technology-assisted services with their citizens. Texas has now joined the ranks of Georgia, whose Composite Board for counselors, marriage and family …
When the regulation was first released, HIPAA manuals were an effective way for health care professionals to address the law. However, in the 21 years since HIPAA was first enacted, the regulatory requirements have changed significantly. These days, with all …
Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a redesigned HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool on their site. The HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool is commonly called the “Wall of Shame” because it …
HIPAA compliance as a patient engagement strategy is becoming more and more appealing for health care professionals of all kind. Behavioral health professionals in particular can capitalize on an effective HIPAA compliance program as another means of developing a patient …
Please join us for the events for Coalition for Technology in Behavioral Science (CTiBS) at the 125th Annual American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in Washington DC: BUSINESS MEETING: Friday, August 4, 2017 from 4:00-4:50pm Eastern Market Room, Marriott Marquis Washington DC Hotel CTiBS HAPPY HOUR: …