Episode 426: Creating Community for Clinicians, With Special Guest Melissa Wesner
Release Date: 07/19/2024
Episode 432: Decisions Around Designating Your Security Officer
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 what to consider when designating your security officer in a mental health group practice. We discuss: What a security officer is The difference between a security officer and a privacy officer and what each is responsible for Who can be a security officer, and whether the role can be outsourced The qualities to look for when appointing a security officer or deputy security officer The time commitment required to be a security officer How PCT’s...
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Episode 431: Harnessing the Potential of Medicaid for Your 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’re chatting again with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, this time about what to consider when accepting Medicaid as a group practice. We discuss: The main differences between Medicare and Medicaid What makes a practice a good fit as a Medicaid provider Reimbursement rates and to find what they are in your state Things to keep in mind when considering accepting Medicaid Being prepared for an audit The process to become a Medicaid...
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Episode 430: You're Considering Selling Your Practice - 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 chat with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW of Medicare Consulting for Therapists about what to consider if you’re thinking of selling your group therapy practice. We discuss Gabrielle’s personal experience selling her practice; how the market for selling a practice has changed since 2021; what types of practices are getting a lot of interest currently; who is buying group practices right now; what the process of selling looks like and where to...
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Episode 429: Clearing Up Misconceptions About BYOD Device Security
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 discussing the scope of responsibility and liability for device security in group practice. We cover what handling PHI means; device security measures for devices that touch PHI; a multi-prong approach to device security; Safe Harbor requirements; the benefits of having Safe Harbor in place; Safe Harbor and state data breach laws; the cost of implementing Safe Harbor on all devices. Listen here: For more, PCT Resources PCT article: PCT podcast...
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Episode 428: How to Manage Security Reminders for Your Team
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 goes into HIPAA security reminders, which are required under the HIPAA Security Rule. We discuss our favorite resources for security reminders; our PCT security reminder memes for group or solo practice; documenting security reminders; why security reminders are more useful than annual training; and using current events to inform your security reminders. Listen here: For more, . Resources: Sign up for the OCR's listserv Sign up for HealthIT...
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Episode 427: The CrowdStrike Drama and What We Can Learn from It
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 covering the recent CrowdStrike update that impacted over 8.5 million Windows computers and what group practice owners can learn from this experience. We discuss what happened with CrowdStrike; being proactive instead of reactive in regard to technology failures; critical operations; managing critical data backups; creating contingency plans for operational continuity; and the importance of practicing your contingency plans. Listen here: For more, ...
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Episode 426: Creating Community for Clinicians, With Special Guest Melissa Wesner
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 chatting with Melissa Wesner about how to build community as a group practice. We discuss Melissa’s clinician community membership in Baltimore; a different approach to networking; dealing with isolation and burnout as clinicians; community and wellness needs; how to replicate this community group for clinicians in your area; self care as a business strategy; balancing life and business success; taking self-care off the back...
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Episode 425: Another Relevant VPN Discussion
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 talking about VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks. We discuss when to use a VPN in a group practice context; how VPNs work; the VPN that we recommend, and why it’s our go-to; and which plan we recommend for group practice (and when you need a higher level of functionality). Listen here: For more, Resources Tom's Guide: PCT Resources weekly (live & recorded) direct support &...
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Episode 424: Licensure Compact Status Updates
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 updates to share about licensure compacts! We discuss the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact; timelines to be aware of; the benefits of Compacts for group practice; which Compact will open up next; PSYPACT; options for LMFTs; and advocating to make your voice heard. Listen here: For more,
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Episode 423: New HIPAA Privacy Final Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy
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 information about updated HIPAA rules regarding privacy around discussions regarding reproductive health. We discuss important dates to be aware of; the main bullet points of the Final Rule; the impact Notice of Privacy Practices; what is and is not acceptable to disclose, and when; understanding the implications of this rule; and related resources on this topic from PCT. Listen here: For more, ...
info_outlineWelcome 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 chatting with Melissa Wesner about how to build community as a group practice.
We discuss Melissa’s clinician community membership in Baltimore; a different approach to networking; dealing with isolation and burnout as clinicians; community and wellness needs; how to replicate this community group for clinicians in your area; self care as a business strategy; balancing life and business success; taking self-care off the back burner; and how to take action when you’re feeling burned out.
Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
For more, visit our website.
About Melissa
Melissa Wesner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Brainspotting Consultant, and Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services, a group counseling practice in Maryland. She's also the host of the Dreaming and Doing podcast, a podcast for big dreamers and action takers.
Connect with Melissa
- @lifespring_md (IG LifeSpring page)
- @melissa_wesner_ (Dreaming and Doing podcast IG page)
- @lifespringcounselingservices (FB page)
- lifespringcounseling.net
- dreaminganddoing.net
- Greater Baltimore area Clinician Community Membership (in-person) -- If people sign up by 9/15/24 using the code EARLYBIRD, their first month in the membership will be free.
PCT Resources
- Group Practice Care Premium
- weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours
- + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
- + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more
- HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices -- care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You’ll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks.