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.