Part 2: Confidentiality and Privacy
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify Michigan and federal laws that control the release of mental health communications and records.
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Describe HIPAA requirements to ensure the confidentiality of mental health information
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Explain the confidentiality requirements for alcohol and substance use disorder treatment records
Educational Goal
To increase understanding of Michigan and federal laws that govern mental health records and communications confidentiality.
Description
The webinar will focus on the relationship between professional codes of ethics and their impact on mental health professionals’ licenses in Michigan. An interactive approach will be used to review and discuss case studies that demonstrate webinar objectives.
Target Audience
- Counselor
Presenters
For nearly 25 years, Donna Craig has specialized in health care transactional, general business, insurance matters, compliance and risk management of practices and health care companies, and administrative law. Donna defends health care providers in professional licensure investigations and administrative actions. She conducts HIPAA Security practice audits, Affordable Care Act audits, and compliance matters for employers. She advises health care clients on regulatory, legislative, compliance, and patient care issues. Donna also provides conflict resolution services, including arbitration, mediation, and hearing officer services, specializing in provider/payer, insurance, reimbursement, contract, personal injury, medical malpractice, and patient care disputes.
Financially Sponsored By
- Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association