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AI and HIPAA Compliance for Therapists

Learn how therapists can safely use AI tools without risking client privacy, including what counts as PHI, why most AI tools (including ChatGPT) aren’t HIPAA-compliant, and how to choose compliant alternatives and BAAs to protect your practice.

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