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Q. According to the mental health parity bill passed by Ohio's 126th legislature, what is considered a "biologically based mental illness?
A. Refer to the Ohio Mental Health Parity page

Q: Where can I find a list of Health and Behavior CPT Codes?
A: Refer to the CPT Codes page.

Q: How long do I need to keep records?
A: Refer to OAC 4732-17-01.

Q: How much can I charge for copies of records?
A: Refer to OPA's Charging for Copies of Records document.

Q: Who can I contact for questions regarding supervision?
A: Refer to the Ohio State Board of Psychology.

Q: How do I know if a college/university meets the criteria for licensure in Ohio?
A: Refer to the APA Accreditation page, the Ohio State Board of Psychology or download OPA's Path to Licensure in Ohio document.

Q: Are there any electronic clearinghouses that promise to be HIPAA compliant?
A: APA checked out various companies on the national level and recommend PracticeSource which is owned by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. They offer an electronic claims service that includes payer access, enrollment, claims submission, and post-submission follow-up. It is compliant with the HIPAA Transaction Rule Requirements.  They can be reached at memberservice@practicesource.net or 1-877-722-2844, and their website is located at www.psych-practicesource.net. They have services for small practices and will charge a flat monthly fee for multiple users sharing an office. They offer a Web-based process for secure electronic submission to "over 1000 payers".  

Please let Bobbie Celeste, PhD, OPA Director of Professional Affairs, know if you have contact with this company. APA would appreciate feedback since they are recommending the company.

Q: What is the latest law on Duty to Protect in Ohio?
A: View the Duty to Protect document and view the Duty to Protect form