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Topic 5 DQ 1

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What is HIPAA? What is HITECH? Why are these important? How do they apply to the behavioral health field? Use the article on the HIPAA Journal website located in the Topic 5 Resources.

Topic 5 DQ 2

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What are the benefits and challenges associated with texting, email, smartphones, and social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram for those employed in the behavioral health field? How might you maintain appropriate boundaries with clients when you communicate with them outside the professional relationship? Support your claims with scholarly resources.