The use of technology to provide telehealth services to our most vulnerable population; individuals with mental health, substance use disorders, and other co-occurring disabilities is now at the forefront of how healthcare providers are meeting the treatment needs of individuals who are in need of mental health and substance abuse services. The continued rise of the COVID-19 Pandemic here in America and the world has caused the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to make modifications to telehealth laws. Health care professionals must be familiar with and adhere to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws to meet the treatment needs while practicing ethical principles in the workplace

• Participants will identify and explain definitions of federal and state telehealth (HIPAA) laws

• Participants will be aware of updated Telehealth policy changes during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency and HIPAA Quiz

• To be familiar with the roles and…