Agents in RecoveryPHI, BAAs, and AI: A Plain-Language Primer for Behavioral Health
A plain-language guide to PHI, de-identified data, Business Associate Agreements, and 42 CFR Part 2 for behavioral health teams using AI tools.
Foundations (all settings)
These articles apply no matter which setting you work in. Start with the PHI and BAA primer.
Guides
How to Evaluate an AI Vendor in Behavioral Health: The Questions to Ask Before You Sign
The questions behavioral health operators should ask any AI vendor about BAAs, data use, Part 2, crisis handoffs, pricing, and accuracy before signing.
HIPAA Considerations for AI Agents in Behavioral Health: A Working Checklist
A practical HIPAA checklist for behavioral health teams adding an AI agent: BAAs, risk analysis, minimum necessary, website tracking, Section 1557, and human review.
Training Your Staff to Use AI Without Leaking PHI
A practical AI training plan and one-page policy for behavioral health teams: what staff can put into AI tools, what they can't, and what to do after a mistake.