Behavioral Health Law & Compliance 101

Designed for attorneys, compliance professionals, health care administrators, and HIT managers new to behavioral health care, this self-paced on-demand course features bite-sized lessons, short videos, and knowledge checks to keep learners engaged. 

A panel of practitioners share their deep knowledge of the law and compliance considerations that are fundamental to this clinical specialty. Click here to review the course faculty and access a preview of the course. 

Course Syllabus 

Part I: Basics of Behavioral Health Care Administration 
              Module 1: An Introduction to Behavioral Health 25 minutes 
              Module 2: Who Provides Behavioral Health Care? 25 minutes 
              Module 3: Where Is Behavioral Health Care Provided? 35 minutes 
 
Part II: How Is Behavioral Health Paid For? 
              Module 4: Behavioral Health Protections for Commercial Health Plans and Insurance Policies (Parity) 60 minutes 
              Module 5: Medicare Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Services 40 minutes 
              Module 6: Other Federal Payment Programs  25 minutes 

Part III:  Regulation of Behavioral Health Patient Care 
Module 7: Informed Consent in Behavioral Health Care 40 minutes 
Module 8: Duty to Warn vs. Patient Confidentiality 25 minutes 
Module 9: Involuntary Commitment and Diversion Programs 30 minutes 
Module 10: Considerations Relating to Minors  40 minutes 
Module 11: Behavioral Health Care for Veterans 40 minutes 
Module 12: Coordination of Behavioral Health Care and Services 40 minutes 

Part IV: Information and Technology in the Behavioral Health Context 
Module 13: Privacy and Security 35 minutes 
Module 14: The Role of Data in Compliance and Enforcement  30 minutes 
Module 15: Digital Health Technology: Understanding the Use of Telehealth and Artificial Intelligence  60 minutes 

This course will take approximately 9 hours to complete. This course is approved for CLE and CCB. Please note that the availability of credits may vary from state to state.  This self-study course will be available for purchase for approximately two years after the release date, but state rules on duration of eligibility for CLE-credits differ, so please check with your state before purchasing self-study offerings. For additional information, please visit the AHLA Continuing Education page.  

Discounted licenses are available for groups of 10 or more. Email agreene@americanhealthlaw.org for more information.