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 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: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
For more, visit our website.
PCT Resources
- CE course: Smooth and Secure Use of Phone, Text, Email, and Video to Meet Modern Clients Where They Are: Legal-Ethical and Real-World Considerations
- Article: Even Though They Have a Right Under HIPAA To Unencrypted Emails: A Case For Only Using Secure Email and Texting With Clients
- Article: Texting and HIPAA Compliant Practice
- Article: How Do You Document Emails and Text Messages Received From Clients?
- HIPAA-Appropriateness Review of Signal
- HIPAA-Appropriateness Reviews of Secure Messaging platforms
- Group Practice Care Premium
- weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
- + 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