Responsible AI in Mental Health Documentation
Why Security Is Expected, and Governance Is the Difference AI scribes are common in mental health care. Clinicians rightly ask: beyond security, how does the AI behave, who controls it, and what safeguards exist if something goes wrong? All clinical software, including AI scribes, must meet HIPAA security requirements. PMHScribe is built on that foundation […]
Patients’ Right of Access: How the 21st Century Cures Act, HIPAA, and Psychotherapy Notes Impact Mental Health Providers and How PMHScribe Helps You Stay Compliant
Patients’ Right of Access: How the 21st Century Cures Act, HIPAA, and Psychotherapy Notes Impact Mental Health Providers and How PMHScribe Helps You Stay Compliant Patients today have more rights than ever before to access their medical information quickly and without unnecessary barriers. For mental health providers, this means ensuring that clinical notes, diagnoses, medication […]
Carry-Over Charting: Why Copy-Forward Documentation Puts Clinicians and Practices at Risk
I am hired by malpractice insurers, licensing boards, and healthcare organizations to perform expert witness chart reviews. In nearly every major documentation problem I have reviewed, one pattern stands out: clinicians relying on what I call Carry-Over Charting. What Is Carry-Over Charting? Carry-Over Charting is the documentation practice in which a clinician uses an EHR […]
5 Best AI for Psychotherapy Notes to Improve Compliance (2025 Guide)
5 Best AI for Psychotherapy Notes to Improve Compliance: For mental health professionals, accurate psychotherapy notes are essential for clinical compliance, insurance billing, and protecting patient records. Writing progress notes, session notes, and other clinical documentation often takes hours, leaving providers charting after long telehealth sessions or in-person sessions. The best AI for psychotherapy notes […]
Obtaining Consent Under Illinois HB1806: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know
What HB1806 Actually Says Illinois House Bill 1806, called the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, limits how artificial intelligence can be used in therapy and psychotherapy services. The law prohibits AI from participating in therapeutic communication or making clinical decisions. It allows AI use only for administrative or supplementary support under the supervision […]
Telehealth In-Person Waiver Expiration
On October 1, 2025, the waiver that had suspended the in-person visit requirement every 12 months for telebehavioral health expired. This change means CMS may return to enforcing the in-person requirement for telehealth visits under Medicare. For physicians, clinicians, and providers, this makes it more critical than ever to understand how to document when an […]