Behavioral Health Law & Compliance 101, All Parts

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 

Parts I and II are also available for purchase as a separate offering.  
 

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 III is also available for purchase individually.
 

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 

Part IV is also available for purchase individually.

This course will take approximately 9 hours to complete. AHLA has applied for CLE and CCB credit. Enrollees may not apply for duplicate credits on any part of the course. 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.