February 12, 2026
New HIPAA Omnibus Rule and new HIPAA Manual now available. By September 23, 2013, covered entities are supposed to be in compliance with the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule. Much has changed including new provisions in the Policy and
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Summer 2013
February 12, 2026
Agency exemption continues. Governor Cuomo’s 2013 budget extends to 2016 the former July 1, 2013 expiration date for the exemption for State licensed programs (DOH, OMH, OASAS, OPWDD) that allows them to hire unlicensed...
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Spring 2013
February 12, 2026
The SAFE (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement) Act was signed into law on January 15, 2013, and contains provisions affecting mental health professionals. Those provisions are effective March 16, 2013. One provision of
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Winter 2012
February 12, 2026
New CPT codes for much psychotherapy starting January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, many but not all of the most frequently used psychotherapy codes will change. Among the new codes are 90791 replacing 90801, 90832 replacing
HEALTH LAW SUPPLEMENT Fall 2012
February 12, 2026
Minors’ consent to mental health care in New York State: The age of majority in New York for the purpose of consenting to any health care is 18 in New York State. Certain classes of persons under 18 are also considered...