[HumanSer] Seeking Information

Wed Mar 25 16:41:43 UTC 2020

Hello,
	One thing to remember when selecting a platform to use for your practice is to use a HIPPA compliant platform.  Many platforms will state that they are HIPPA ompliant.  It is the responsibility of the clinician to verify this information.  It is also important to make sure that your insurance providers allow the specific platforms that you intend to use.  The last thing to remember is to check with your state as to what is allowed for telepractice.
	We have all worked very hard to get to this point in our careers.  Let us be diligent in developing this valuable asset.  The last thing you want to have happen is to have a provider not allow payment or to have a board investigate your sessions.  These are challenging times.  Let's keep our practices safe as well!

Warmly,

Rev. Michael “Big Dog” Abell
MS, LPC

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From: HumanSer <humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jonathan Franks via HumanSer
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 7:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [HumanSer] Seeking Information

Hello Deborah,
Zoom is a very accessible video conferencing platform. Some mental health professionals have switched to that as well as many employers.
You can use it on the computer as well as an APP. There is also a call-in feature if the client does not have a smart phone or computer, they can simply call into the phone number of the conference you have established.

Good luck,

Jonathan Franks BSW
Employment, Voting and Accessibility Team Intern Disability Rights Texas

On 3/25/20, Beth Gustin, LPC via HumanSer <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I like SimplePractice. It is fairly straightforward, and well I have 
> not used it much for telehealth yet, it is accessible
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 25, 2020, at 7:24 AM, Deborah Carter via HumanSer 
>> <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 
>> Good Morning All,
>>
>> I pray that you all are staying save during this Corona Vrus 
>> situation.  I am a psychologist who is blind.  I am an independent 
>> contractor, and the practice with which I am affiliated has gone to a 
>> telehealth provider platform.  The practice is using Theralink.  I 
>> have had difficulty accessing some of the main features that I need 
>> to use.  Please let me know if any of you have found a program that 
>> is user friendly, especially the video conferencing feature.  You may 
>> inbox me, or send me an email with any information that you may have.
>>
>> Deborah Carter
>> Sent from my iPad
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