Platform Contracts Exposed: What's Really at Stake for Your License, Your Ethics, and Your Practice's Future
That “HIPAA-compliant” platform? Read the fine print. You might be the one carrying their liability.
The platforms want you to think they're your only option. They're not. We'll show you what ethical alternatives exist- including why working for another therapist's group practice might be a better financial AND legal choice.
By the end of this training, you'll:
Know exactly what to look for in your current platform contract TODAY
Have a checklist of red flags before signing with any new platform
Understand whether you're actually protected or exposed
Have specific questions to ask platforms before agreeing to anything
Know what your alternatives are if you decide to leave
Understand how to build sustainable income without platform dependency
If you're working with platforms (or considering it), this is your chance to understand what you've really signed up for.
What live attendees said about the training:
“I do not use a platform, AND still got good information for me to go back and re-read my liability insurance AND my EHR contract.”
"Yes, this has been a good kick in the pants to revamp my practice."
"This was amazing. It was like a PSA that every therapist should watch."
What You’ll Learn:
The real risks of working with therapy platforms, recruiters, digital employers, and software - even if you signed a BAA or they provided a BAA or said they were HIPAA compliant
The critical questions to ask before accepting any 1099 or W‑2 offer
How to protect your license, your clients, and your future, especially when tech companies and recruiters come calling
The concrete steps to stay ethical, compliant, and in control whether you’re working solo, employed, or hiring
Practical ways to address BAA issues as a 1099 or private practice therapist
Alternative options for building a sustainable, profitable business if/when you can't find a safe platform
Resources:
Need more help with security and HIPAA compliance? Liath and the team at Person Centered Tech are the go-to experts we trust.
Need professional and clinical ethics consultation and guidance? Connect with Eric at Ström Consulting.
Want more support in creating a sustainable private practice? Check out the Business School for Therapists syllabus.
