Episode 130: [Practice Management] Implications of the Federal "Open Notes" Rule (Effective Nov. 2nd)
Release Date: 10/30/2020
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Episode 415: [Tech Tips] VPNs, Password Managers, and HIPAA
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share HIPAA considerations regarding VPNs and password managers for group practice owners. We discuss if you need a BAA with your VPN service or your password management program; the conduit exception; how VPNs work; practice provided services vs personal services; and our specific product recommendations for VPNs and password managers (as well as why we like them). Listen here: For more, Resources ...
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Episode 414: An Interview with Maureen Werrbach on the Accountability Equation Part 2 of 2
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we’re joined by Maureen Werrbach from The Group Practice Exchange to continue our conversation about staff accountability. We discuss how to set your practice apart for new hires; the cyclical nature of group practice ownership; diversifying services; teletherapy vs. in person practice; community marketing; salary vs. commission based pay; dealing with staff attrition when implementing accountabilities; the exact formula Maureen uses...
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Episode 413: An Interview with Maureen Werrbach on the Accountability Equation Part 1 of 2
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we’re joined by Maureen Werrbach from The Group Practice Exchange to talk about accountability in group practice. We discuss how Maureen’s Accountability Equation and how it helps group practices grow; accountability as an ongoing process; effective coaching as a leader; the five A’s of the Accountability Equation; understanding the roles in your practice; making sure the right people are in the right roles; how to communicate when...
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Episode 412: Staff HIPAA Training in Year 2, and Beyond
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we chat about how to approach staff HIPAA training after the first year. We discuss why we don’t recommend using the same training year after year (and why our system doesn’t allow it); the trainings we typically recommend for year one and why; the trainings we recommend for year two and after and why; and why now is a particularly good time to get started. Listen here: For more, PCT Training Resources --...
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Episode 411: Cybersecurity Performance Goals
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we explain the cybersecurity goals as outlined by Health and Human Services (HHS) in light of the upcoming HIPAA Security Rule changes. We discuss the different categories of goals that are outlined; being proactive so your practice is ready when changes come; the essential goals HHS has outlined and what they mean; the encouraged goals HHS has outlined and what they mean; why these goals make sense; and how the PCT Way can help you meet...
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Episode 410: Upcoming HIPAA Security Rule Changes
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we give group practice owners a heads up about upcoming changes to the HIPAA Security Rule. We discuss what the focus of these rule changes will be; why the changes are happening; steps you can take to be proactive about HIPAA changes; and PCT’s practical tools to help you get on top of things in a manageable way. Listen here: For more, Resources & Further Information PCT Resources ...
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Episode 409: The Forthcoming Return of Random HIPAA Audits
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share ways to be proactive in light of the news that random HIPAA audits are returning. We discuss why there’s still no HIPAA police; the function of these random audits; where the gaps in compliance have been historically; what auditors will likely be looking for; the importance of risk analyses, risk mitigation plans, and policies & procedures; how many HIPAA covered entities were audited the last time the program was active;...
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Episode 408: Smart Notebooks – HIPAA Considerations and Risks
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we explain why smart notebooks cannot be used in therapy practices. We discuss why smart notebooks are popular; how smart notebooks work and why they’re in HIPAA’s scope; risk exposure; device security and hardening; communicating to clinicians that these devices are not HIPAA compatible; ways to support documentation processes that are HIPAA compatible; and what to do if you find out a clinician has been using a smart notebook. Listen here: ...
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Episode 407: Change Healthcare Cyber Attack – the Impact
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we discuss the recent Change Healthcare cyber attack and its impact for group practices. We cover what we know and what we don’t know yet; resources to help you take practical steps; how many people are impacted by this breach; the ongoing investigations; ransomware attacks; who is liable for this incident; maintaining operational continuity; and the importance of being proactive in your security practices. Listen here: For more, Resources ...
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Episode 406: Key Takeaways from the HIPAA Regulators Annual Reports
Group Practice Tech
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we summarize what group practice owners should know about the Office of Civil Rights Annual Reports to Congress and explain how understanding them can inform risk management. We discuss the compliance report from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR); how complaints filed were resolved; compliance reviews vs. audits; reframing the (very common) fear of HIPAA complaints; the unsecured PHI report from the OCR; risk management for avoiding large breaches; the...
info_outlineWelcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Roy Huggins, your co-hosts of Person Centered Tech.
In our latest episode, we’re talking about the upcoming federal Open Notes Rule, which goes into effect on November 2, 2020.
We discuss who needs to know about this new rule, the short term and long term effects of this rule, the electronic health records initiative, quality and coordination of care, the 21st Century Cures Act (and how it is not HIPAA), information blocking, opennotes.org, exceptions to the rule, certified EHR systems, rights of access, the difference between psychotherapy notes and progress notes, and our upcoming webinar with Eric Strom on this topic.
Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
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