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Compact Access, CMS Payment Rules, and AI Bans

Aug 4, 2026

Arkansas joins six other states now live in the Counseling Compact, and CMS just finalized new Medicare payment rates for inpatient psychiatric facilities. We also cover new data on treating eating disorders in BIPOC clients, a fresh look at the state-by-state AI therapy law patchwork, and what's showing up in session as the new school year approaches.

Fifteen States, Fifteen Different Chatbot Rules, and The ER Debate Over AI and Suicide Risk

Jul 28, 2026

New York just simplified licensing for co-occurring care, and Rhode Island became the latest state to draw firm lines around AI in mental health treatment. We also cover a sobering national look at treatment adequacy, a live debate over AI in the ER, and the widening patchwork of state chatbot laws.

Meta Alerts Parents, States Tighten AI Rules

Jul 21, 2026

Meta added a safety net for teens using its AI chatbot, and Hawaii and Illinois joined a fast-growing list of states writing their own AI rules this year. We also look at what a new national survey says private practices are actually earning, and the "maxxing" trend some clients may be bringing into session.