Episode 204: [Protecting your Practice] How to Know What You Don't Know, with Guests Daniel Mayer and Melissa Wesner
Release Date: 06/11/2021
Episode 526: De-Identified or Not? The Truth about HIPAA, AI, and Client Data
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 clear up misconceptions about what it means to de-identify information under HIPAA. We discuss: What de-identifying actually means under HIPAA The two methods under which PHI can be de-identified The 18 HIPAA identifiers that indicate if information is PHI The difference between de-identified and anonymized data How to spot red flags from EHR vendors to protect PHI, and what questions to ask Opting in or out of AI note services in your EHR Listen here: ...
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Episode 525: Patrick Casale on Considerations for Diagnosing Neurodivergence in our Current Context
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, Patrick Casale joins us for a difficult but necessary conversation on the implications of diagnosing neurodivergence in our current social and political context. We discuss: The current social and political context that is causing concern for neurodivergent people and their loved ones Client self-determination in determining if diagnosis goes into their medical record The benefits of having a diagnosis on the record The risks of having a diagnosis on the...
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Episode 524: Real Talk: PCT Answers: Supervision and Session Recordings -- Secure Access Without the Stress
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 savvy and practical options to securely record and share sessions for supervision. We discuss: Why session recordings need to be so secure Common non-secure recording storage methods we see at PCT The PCT-preferred solution for storing session recordings (and why we recommend doing it this way) How to securely record and share online sessions or in-person sessions Google Workspace best practices Another (less tech-friendly) option for...
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Episode 523: Quick Wins: Boost Your Practice Security With 2FA and Google Authenticator
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 have a realistic, high impact action for you to take today to boost your practice security: set up two-factor authentication (2FA). We discuss: What 2FA is and why it’s so useful Where we recommend having 2FA set up How Google Authenticator works for 2FA and why we love it How to set up and use Google Authenticator Action steps to take today to boost practice security with 2FA Listen here: For more,
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Episode 522: Real Talk: PCT Answers - Can My Supervisees Practice Across State Lines Under My Compact Privileges?
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 answer a question we’re getting a lot recently, about what’s permitted when supervising pre-licensed therapists. We discuss: How compact privileges work for therapists PSYPACT and the upcoming Counseling Compact and Social Work Licensure Compact AAMFT and the push for licensure portability How to manage supervision for pre-licensed folks Liability and ethical implications for unauthorized practice Listen here: For more, PCT Resources ...
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Episode 521: Practical Steps for Avoiding Shared Admin Accounts and Managing Role-Based Access
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 a how-to guide for managing role-based access and shared accounts with HIPAA in mind. We discuss: How to audit system access in your practice Defining roles and responsibilities to determine access Managing shared email accounts with email delegation The difference between email aliases and delegated accounts Steps to take when systems don’t allow for multiple logins Listen here: For more, Resources HHS FAQ: PCT Resources PCT...
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Episode 520: The Risk No One Talks [Enough] About: Shared Admin Accounts and Role-Based Access
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 shared admin accounts are a security concern under HIPAA and what you can do about it. We discuss: Why shared accounts are a no-no, and why it’s such a common practice The HIPAA standards that are impacted by this practice The internal and external risks of sharing admin accounts The why and what of role-based access control Listen here: For more, Resources HHS FAQ: PCT Resources Free CE course for group practice...
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Episode 519: Quick Wins: Simple Settings to Secure your Smartphone and Protect Client Info
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 a quick update to your smartphone settings to increase device security. We discuss: Overwhelm as a barrier to HIPAA compliance and the key to success Two security settings to update on your smartphone Risk exposure + device security How to get step-by-step guidance for your specific device Listen here: For more, PCT Resources weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including...
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Episode 518: Mental Health Parity on Pause: What the Final Rule Non-Enforcement Means for Providers
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 unpack what mental health providers need to know about the recently announced non-enforcement of the 2024 Final Rule of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. We discuss: The history and purpose of the Parity Act What has not changed with the Parity Act Key provisions of the 2024 Final Rule The implications of the non-enforcement of this rule State laws and states with stronger parity protections What you can do as a provider to advocate for...
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Episode 517: Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep
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 managing documentation for intakes and assessments with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep. We cover: Top misconceptions about documenting intakes and assessments Time management and logistics for intakes and assessments Balancing ethics, legal obligations, and customer service What Maelisa recommends covering in an intake session Layering informed consent How to minimize writing the same things over and over in assessments Our upcoming CE training...
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 protecting your practice with Daniel Mayer and Melissa Wesner.
We discuss the lack of legal resources for group practice owners, how Dan and Melissa started their podcast, what they don’t teach you in grad school, the importance of knowing what you don’t know, getting solid sources of information, spending money where it’s important, asking for help when you don’t understand something, knowing yourself, going from therapist to CEO, private practice mindset, protecting your clients and peace of mind when you protect your practice, delegating risk management, the responsibility of compliance, returning after covid, technological progress, masking + vaccination status, and the future of telehealth.
Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
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Roy and Liath are joined by the hosts of the Protecting Your Practice podcast, group practice owner Melissa Wessner, LCPC LCMHC, and mental health attorney Daniel Mayer, Esquire, to discuss risk management, the things you didn't learn in grad school, and how to know what you don't know about protecting your practice.
After working in the same Greater Baltimore community for some time, Dan, an attorney, and Melissa, a counselor, decided to join forces in order to offer mental health providers the information they need to protect their practices. Coming from two different backgrounds, Dan and Melissa, bring a wealth of knowledge for listeners who want to learn all about the legal and clinical aspects of running a practice.
Protecting Your Practice Podcast
Social Media Accounts: FB & IG @protectingyourpractice
Melissa's Consultation Practice: Intentional Practice
(direct support and consultation service from PCT consulting team and Eric Strom, JD PhD LMHC)
PCT's Group Practice HIPAA Security Programs
(that also help you leverage your practice tech tools to optimize functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness!)
Person Centered Tech's second annual Thriving & Making Comfort Conference:
a virtual, pay-what-you-can, conference focused on practice-care needs as we transition to a post-COVID future, with a keynote from insurance expert Barbara Griswold, LMFT, on Telehealth Coding and Billing in a Post-COVID Future.