Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Ofer Zur, Ph.D., author of The HIPAA Compliance Kit: Understanding and Applying the Regulations in Psychotherapeutic Practice

Topic: Make your private practice HIPAA Compliant

Ofer Zur, Ph.D., is a consultant, licensed psychologist, writer, forensic consultant and lecturer from Sonoma, CA. He is a pioneer in the development of the ethical and effective managed-care-free practice and is a prolific writer and researcher.  Visit his website.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Thomas G. Pante, Ph.D.,  author of Do The Right Thing: Living Ethically in an Unethical World.

Thomas Plante is professor and chair of psychology at Santa Clara University and clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.  Learn more about Dr. Plante.

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Dr. John Riolo, The Insider, interviews Dr. Elizabeth Roberts, MD, author of Should You Medicate Your Child's Mind?: A Child Psychiatrist Makes Sense of Whether or Not To Give Kids Meds

Elizabeth Roberts, MD has a private practice in Murrieta, CA.  She is the Medical Director of Casa de Lago an eating disorder unit for adolescent girls in Canyon Lake, CA and the Medical Director of an Psychiatric Emergency Room for children in Riverside, CA.  Dr. Roberts has lectured at Berkeley University on the use of psychiatric medications in children.  Visit Dr. Robert's website.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" plunges headlong into the controversy on some therapist's discussion groups on how therapists are portrayed in movies. He invites all listeners to call in at (214) 615-6044 ext 8460 and record your views. (Long distance rates may apply)

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Topic: Mindfulness in Psychotherapy

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Dr. Parker Wilson.

Dr. Parker Wilson  is a practitioner and educator. His expertise include: substance abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, depression, grief work, and anger management.  Dr. Wilson  also teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Marymount College in human sexuality and in psychotherapy, meditation and Buddhist psychology. Additionally, he instructs courses in mindfulness meditation, and various other meditation techniques from the wisdom tradition of Buddhism.  His website is at http://www.drparkerwilson.com/    Visit the Mind and Life Institute

Topic: HIPAA and the impact on your practice for Clinical Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Attorney David Schoolcraft a member of Miller Nash law firm in Seattle with a practice focusing on health care, corporate representation, technology, and data privacy. 

They are joined by Laura Groshong, LICSW,  the Director of Government Relations for the Clinical Social Work Association and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.

Purchase the report on HIPAA discussed in the interview.

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Dr. John Riolo, The Insider, interviews Mr. John Gile  an author, journalist, editor, and  publisher about the epidemic of copyright infringement on the Internet. 

As a Grievance Officer/Contract Advisorfor the National Writers' Union, a  UAW/AFL-CIO affiliate, he is focused on strengthening copyright protection to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of all who create intellectual property.  Learn more about his work on this issue.

Visit Mr. Gile's website.

Learn more about Dr. Riolo's series on copyright and intellectual property law on his new website The Insider's Guide To Mental Health Law & Ethics.

Dr. John Riolo interviews Dr. Michael Lamport Commons

Topic: Informed consent in therapy and mental health treatment

Dr. Michael Lamport Commons is Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Mental Health Center and directs research in the Program in Psychiatry and the Law and Director of the Dare Institute, Cambridge, MA. 

Learn more about Dr. Lamport Commons and share your thoughts on the interview.

 Visit his website, Dare Association, Inc.  Dr. Lamport Commons can be reached by email at commons@tiac.net

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Dr. Cathleen Mann, a forensic consultant in Lakewood, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. She has also been a licensed counselor since 1993. Dr. Mann obtained her Ph.D in psychology in 2003. Dr. Mann has 14 years of counseling, supervision, and consulting experience. Dr. Mann has been qualified as an expert in a court of law in 5 states, including Colorado. Additionally, Dr. Mann provides consultation and supervision services to prospective licensees, interns, lawyers, and other professionals. 

Topic: Supervision and consultation in mental health agencies

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Dr. John Riolo and Dr. Jason A. Seidel continue their debate on the merits of evidence based practice in therapy.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" and Jason A. Seidel, Psy.D., P.C. a leading scholar and practitioner of "client-directed, outcome-informed" therapy debate the effectiveness of evidenced based practice in therapy.

Visit Dr. Jason A. Seidel's website The Business of Private Practice and his private practice website.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Laura Groshong, LICSW,  the  Director of Government Relations for the Clinical Social Work Association about the reorganized Clinical Social Work Association.

Visit Ms. Groshong's website and the Clinical Social Work Association

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Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA shares insights and tips on how to develop your unique professional niche.
Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders



Visit Dr. Kase's websites, The Successful Therapist and Performance & Success Coaching

Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA provides valuable tips on how to design your professional website to attract more clients and increase sales of your products and services.
Anxious 9 to 5: How to Beat Worry, Stop Second Guessing Yourself, And Work With Confidence



Visit Dr. Larina Kase's websites, The Successful Therapist, and Performance & Success Coaching

Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA, explains how therapists and coaches can build their referral network and professional partnerships.

The Successful Coach: Insider Secrets to Becoming a Top Coach

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Larina Kase, PsyD., MBA helps therapists and coaches to recognize the value of their professional services and charge the fees they deserve.

The Successful Therapist: Your Guide to Building the Career You've Always Wanted

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Dr. Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA co-author of the new book, The Successful Coach: Insider Secrets to Becoming A Top Coach.  

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" discusses the practice of posting articles and manuscripts on web listervs without permission of the author.  What is the harm?

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What are your options as a consumer if your therapist refuses to give you a copy of your medical records?

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Do you have the right to obtain a copy of your medical record from your therapist?

Is your therapist allowed to charge you for this service or even to deny you a copy of your own records?

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" examines some of the real life influences on mental health research, such as relationships with drug companies, and professional jealousy.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" explores the practice of piggybacking.  This occurs when a therapist accepts a patient from a managed care panel and then convinces the patient to pay for therapy out of pocket rather then using his or her co-pay.

Dr. Riolo invites his peers to call and and record their thoughts on piggybacking. 

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" discusses the current  controversy of therapists charging clients and family members for phone calls.

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Dr. John Riolo "The Insider" discusses recent studiess that report that stalking is a serious problem for therapist. 

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Listen to an audio interview  with sercurity expert Rick Staines on how therapists can protect themselves from stalkers.

Dr. Riolo uses discusses the rivalry between non-medical mental health
professionals and psychiatrists.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider"  explores the topic of non-sexual touch in therapy.  When is a pat on the back or a hug appropriate?  Dr. Riolo invites you to share your views on this controversial subject.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" discusses the benefits of podcasting for mental health professionals and health seekers. 

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider"  compares therapist online discussion groups to "cyber-cocktail" parties.  Is your confidential information being shared online?  How valuable are peer consultations in online discussion groups?

Read Dr. Riolo's special series on Online Confidentiality on Your Advocate Online   www.youradvocateonline.com

Dr. Riolo goes over some of the highlights of his interview with Dr.Frederic G. Reamer about ethics in social work.

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" discusses the practice of "balanced billing"  If you are a therapist, can this practice put you at risk?  If you are a patient, are you being overcharged for services?

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Dr. John Riolo exposes the practice of therapists waiving insurance co-pays.  Is the therapist being altruistic or committing fraud?

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" explains the practice of Upcoding.

Is upcoding fraud by another name?

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and Your Advocate Online  www.youradvocateonline.com

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" asks, "Does it matter what health seekers call themselves or the label they are given by therapists?

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We have all heard of the dangers of teenagers revealing too much personal information on MySpace.  Do some therapists make the same mistake on listervs and discussion groups?

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" gives his peers tips on how to protect themselves online.

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Dr. John Riolo "The Insider" explains the concept of informed consent and why is is so important to clients in therapy.

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Dr. Frederic G. Reamer

Topic: Ethics In Social Work

Frederic G. Reamer is Professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work, Rhode Island College, where he has been on the faculty since 1983. His research and teaching have addressed a wide range of human service issues, including mental health, health care, criminal justice, public welfare, and professional ethics

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Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Heather G. Miller, L.C.S.W

Topic: Case Management and Supervision In Social Service Agencies

Heather G. Miller, L.C.S.W, is currently Clinical Supervisor at Jewish Family and Childrens Service in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked in the mental health field for over ten years providing individual, couples, family and group therapy to a diverse population. Ms. Miller is also actively involved with the Pennsylvania National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and serves on the states Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committee

Dr. John Riolo, "The Insider" interviews Dr. Robert Klitzman, MD

Topic: Medical Ethics In Medicine and Social Work

Robert Klitzman, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the School of Public Health, and a Research Scientist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. He is the Director of the Ethics, Policy, and Human Rights Core of the HIV Center, and the Co-Founder of the Center for Bioethics at Columbia. He has written widely about ethical issues concerning genetics, HIV, and other areas in academic journals, as well as the New York Times and other publications. He is currently completing work on an R01 award from the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Program of the National Human Genome Research Institute to study â??Views of Privacy of Genetic Information.

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Dr. John Riolo "The Insider" introduces his new Internet radio show, The Insider.  Dr. Riolo is the Vice-President of Psychjourney. In the second half of the show he interviews Deborah Harper, President of Psychjourney.

Visit his websites The Insider, www.psychinsider.com  and Your Advocate Online www.youradvocateonline.com

 

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