Episode 532: From HIPAA to Part 2: Preparing for OCR’s New Role in SUD Privacy
Release Date: 09/05/2025
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Group Practice Tech
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Episode 535: Passkeys and Password Managers: The Future of Secure Logins for Therapists
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Episode 533: “Telehealth Care Coordination Policy & Procedures” — What to Know
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Episode 532: From HIPAA to Part 2: Preparing for OCR’s New Role in SUD 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 clarify who is impacted by the Part 2 Final Rule. We discuss: What’s included in the Part 2 Final Rule and why it’s necessary How to evaluate if you’re subject to Part 2 rules What compliance looks like under the new Part 2 rules Redisclosure under Part 2 Steps to take ahead of the February 2026 deadline for enforcement Listen here: For more, PCT Resources: Handout resource: A quick-reference tool to determine if you’re a...
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Episode 531: Quick Wins – Securing Your Wi-Fi Network for HIPAA Peace of Mind
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 walk you through a quick win for your practice security - how to secure your Wi-Fi network. We discuss: The role of Wi-Fi in a practice's security picture The tangible risks of weak Wi-Fi security Steps to take to improve your Wi-Fi security Our free Wi-Fi security checklist, included in the show notes Listen here: For more, PCT Resources: (PDF version) (.docx version) a one-page guide with simple, high-impact steps to secure your Wi-Fi, to...
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Episode 530: When Clients Use AI for Therapy -- Risks, Realities, and Conversations We Need to Have
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 about what you should know when clients use AI for therapy. We discuss: the risks and benefits of clients using AI in a therapeutic manner how clinicians can approach conversations about AI practices with clients why clients are turning to AI for therapeutic purposes, and what clinicians can do to support them safely Listen here: For more, Resources APA article: Article: Article: Article: NPR story: Article: Psychiatric Times: Stanford...
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 clarify who is impacted by the Part 2 Final Rule.
We discuss:
- What’s included in the Part 2 Final Rule and why it’s necessary
- How to evaluate if you’re subject to Part 2 rules
- What compliance looks like under the new Part 2 rules
- Redisclosure under Part 2
- Steps to take ahead of the February 2026 deadline for enforcement
Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/
For more, visit our website.
PCT Resources:
- Handout resource: A quick-reference tool to determine if you’re a Part 2 program, lawful holder, or not subject—and a concise summary of the new redisclosure rules under the 2024 Final Rule. Helps you prep for the Feb 16, 2026 compliance deadline with clarity and confidence.
- Part 2 Decision Tree Checklist + Redisclosure Rules (docx version)
- Part 2 Decision Tree Checklist + Redisclosure Rules (PDF version)
- 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
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