Episode 502: Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA, and Non-Discrimination
Release Date: 01/17/2025
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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 discuss the implications of the Section 1557 final rule on nondiscrimination for mental health practices.
We cover:
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The Section 1557 final rule, what it means, and when it takes effect
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How the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) disseminated this information
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Ways in which AI can be discriminatory
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What to consider when utilizing AI with patient care support tools as a mental health provider
Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
For more, visit our website.
Resources
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The OCR/HHS "Dear Colleague Letter": Re: Ensuring Nondiscrimination Through the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies
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OCR Notice: Ensuring Nondiscrimination in the Use of AI is Good Medicine
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HHS: Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan -- Slide Summary
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Federal Register: Section 1557 Final Rule
PCT Resources
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Relevant on-demand, legal-ethical CE training: The Evolving Legal-Ethical Standard of Care for the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health
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Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI technologies into their practice, understand the clinical implications, and learn how to navigate legal and ethical guidelines while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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PCT's Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles:
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For Group Practices
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PCT's 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.
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weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
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+ 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)
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+ 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