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In California, “telehealth” is defined as a method to deliver health care services using information and communication technologies to facilitate the diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and care management while the patient and provider are at two different sites. The two most common modes of telehealth for psychotherapy are via 1) live videoconferencing, and 2) telephone.
In 2016, the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) promulgated regulations for the Standard of Practice for Telehealth for LMFTs. Review the regulations here.
The BBS is currently developing Guidelines for Telehealth Best Practices. CAMFT will keep members apprised of any updates.
Regulatory and Legal Considerations for Telehealth
Checklist for Telehealth
Telehealth, HIPAA, and Compliant Telehealth Platforms
Are You a Covered Entity
Updates and Resources for Providers Navigating Managed Care in California
New Platforms, Same Laws
VoIP and HIPAA Applicability, Compliance, and Best Practices
Section 6 of the CAMFT Code of Ethics pertaining to Telehealth
Key Legal and Ethical Issues in Telehealth (3 hrs)
A New Year with Our New Normal: Telehealth in the Age of COVID-19 (1 hr)
Telehealth Legal and Ethical Aspects (3 hrs)
Telehealth, Emailing, and Texting: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Considerations (6 hrs)