Digital Doesn't Mean Done: Compliance Risks and Responsibilities in Practice Management Software (AAPC Index # 2504CBC0726251019A) matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Digital Doesn't Mean Done: Compliance Risks and Responsibilities in Practice Management Software (AAPC Index # 2504CBC0726251019A), for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →In an increasingly digital world, practice management software (PMS) has become a critical tool for ABA providers—but convenience should never come at the cost of compliance. This session will explore the often-overlooked regulatory responsibilities that still fall squarely on the shoulders of providers and practice leaders, even when using sophisticated electronic systems. We'll examine key risks related to documentation integrity, including improper editing of session notes after the fact, failure to lock clinical notes in a timely manner, and misuse of the unlock feature without maintaining a compliant audit trail. Special emphasis will be placed on the correct use of addendums—what they are, when they're necessary, and why unlocking and overwriting records poses legal and ethical risks. Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of: What compliance obligations persist regardless of the software in use The difference between corrections, addendums, and impermissible edits What CMS, commercial payers, and auditors look for in documentation history Practical strategies for aligning internal processes with industry standards This session is ideal for practice owners, clinical directors, compliance officers, and billing leads who want to build stronger systems—and stronger defenses—against costly documentation errors.
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Kim Mack Rosenberg is the managing partner of Mack Rosenberg Law LLC, a Princeton, New Jersey-based law firm, providing legal services to, among others, Applied Behavior Analysis providers and the families they serve. Among the areas in which we practice are medical necessity appeals, external review and litigation; mental health parity litigation; audits, recoupments, and appeals of audits and recoupments; and practice management and compliance.
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