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 511: How Secure is Secure Messaging?
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 dive into what group practice owners need to know about encrypted messaging apps. We discuss: Encrypted messaging apps in the news What end to end encryption means What to look for in an encrypted messaging service Why a Business Associate Agreement is necessary The difference in risk landscape for mental health therapists and government officials Safeguards, like device security measures, to take when using secure messaging apps Listen here: For...
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Episode 510: A Potpourri of Updates: Teletherapy, HIPAA, and Medicare
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 sharing recent developments related to teletherapy and Medicare, HIPAA’s proposed Security Rule changes, and cross-jurisdictional Compacts. We discuss: Expanded telehealth flexibilities and waivers for Medicare and where things currently stand Reactions to the proposed Security Rule updates Making updates even when they aren’t required to safeguard client info and your practice Timelines for applications opening for the Counseling Compact...
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Episode 509: Medicare's Telehealth In-Person Visit Requirements: What You Need to Know
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 dispelling myths about the upcoming in-person visit requirements for Medicare clients. We discuss: The uncertainty in our current regulatory landscape What the in-person visit requirements mean for Medicare clients (and what they don’t mean) Exceptions to the requirements for in-person visits Compliance and documentation for these requirements, in the event of a Medicare audit Steps to take as a therapy practice owner to be prepared for these...
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Episode 508: Reassurance About the Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Change-Induced Panic
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 hoping to lower the level of distress around the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes for therapy practice owners. We discuss: What the some of the proposed changes to the Security Rule are, including penetration testing The timeframe for these changes if they are implemented, and the likelihood they actually will be implemented The rationale behind the proposed changes, and why they’re necessary in our current threat landscape How following...
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Episode 507: BOI Registration Requirement Reinstated: Update
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 an update for you on the BOI registration requirements for business owners. We discuss: The recent court decision which reinstated the requirement, and when it goes into effect What our current guidance is on this requirement (and why) Where to file Upcoming regulatory changes that will be more consequential for group practice owners, including changes to Medicare Listen here: For more,
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Episode 506: One Year After the Change Healthcare Breach: What Group Practices Must Learn
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 break down some important action items for group practice owners as a result of last year’s Change Healthcare breach. We discuss: What happened with Change Healthcare What a ransomware attack is and how the hackers gained access Foundational security awareness training, and creating an overall security culture in your practice How to improve training for your workforce Having the right security configurations in place in your systems The importance of...
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Episode 505: What Group Practice Owners Need to Know About BOIR
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 providing a quick update on the Beneficial Ownership Information Report, or BOIR, for group practice owners. We discuss: What the BOIR is and who would have to file The current status of the BOIR requirement, and where to check for updates What we currently recommend for practice owners regarding BOIR How scammers capitalize on confusion and social engineering red flags to watch out for Listen here: For more, Resources -- Published...
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Episode 504: Non-Compete Clauses in Group Practice
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 what you need to know about non-compete clauses in your group practice. We discuss: The different ways non-compete clauses can function in a healthcare context Client rights and autonomy The enforceability of non-compete clauses for mental health providers Considerations for using templates for legal documents Which states have income thresholds for non-compete clauses What to expect on the state and federal level going forward Listen here: For...
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Episode 503: Google Workspace Updates, HIPAA Considerations, AI Client-Side Encryption, and More
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 recent updates from Google Workspace that you may have questions about. We discuss: The price changes to Google Workspace tiers Considerations for choosing the appropriate Google Workspace tier for your needs How client side encryption works using Google Gemini, Google’s AI HIPAA appropriateness and ethical standards regarding AI use Communicating these standards to your team Cases where using AI would be appropriate Google’s updated...
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Episode 502: Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA, and Non-Discrimination
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 implications of the Section 1557 final rule on nondiscrimination for mental health practices. We cover: The Section 1557 final rule, what it means, and when it takes effect How the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) disseminated this information Ways in which AI can be discriminatory What to consider when utilizing AI with patient care support tools as a mental health provider Listen here: For more, Resources The OCR/HHS "Dear...
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/
Stay tuned for future episodes!
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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.