Risk and Safety Issues in Behavioral Health XVII examines how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the 21st Century Cures Act affect privacy and security for healthcare professionals who care for patients with behavioral health conditions. Case studies focus on information blocking and confidentiality designations, the Duty to Warn/Protect, and telehealth considerations pertaining to patient privacy and protected health information. Specific risk mitigation strategies are discussed, and salient takeaways are shared.
