we address and dispel the myth that clients can “waive” HIPAA — and address the sources of that myth, including the separate consideration and right under HIPAA for clients to request “alternative” or non-secure communications.
We discuss intentions behind starting a group practice; skills that going into being a good leader and practice owner; moving forward from mistakes; making values-based decisions; encouraging job satisfaction and preventing burnout; having hard conversations; being open to healthy conflict and constructive criticism; being willing to delegate; adding administrative support; and what systems, policies, and procedures to have in place when starting a group.
We discuss maintaining steady referrals post-pandemic; guidance from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR); balancing keeping care accessible with ethical marketing; our recommendation for Google Ads support for therapists; normalizing the discomfort of normalcy after years of crisis; using your values to inform your marketing; and finding resources when you need them.
We discuss the ways that AI can impact group practices; risk analysis considerations; ways that AI is already utilized that you may not be aware of; setting explicit policies around AI; vetting whether AI services have access to PHI; steps to take when implementing HIPAA appropriate AI services; and our upcoming training with Eric Ström on navigating the legal and ethical guidelines of AI use for mental health practitioners.
As the adoption of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proliferating in just about every context and use application imaginable, we at Person Centered Tech are understandably focused on what the legal, ethical, and clinical standard of care considerations are – and on identifying the resultant risk management, privacy/security, and clinical care outcome implications, so that […]
We discuss the record retention requirement for HIPAA; the actual client medical record requirements under state law; the difference between documentation of HIPAA compliance activities and maintaining client records; considerations for destroying records, (paper and electronic); how to document destroyed records; where to find record retention requirements for your state; and what should be in a client’s record.
We discuss leveraging technology and systems for supervision; seeking supervision or consultation throughout your career; features of good supervision; supervision as risk analysis; taking reasonable steps to ensure competence with new technology; considerations for AI use for therapists; current ways therapists utilize AI; balancing legality, ethics, and humanity; being open to other perspectives, continual learning, and vulnerability as a leader; the art form of supervision; trainings that Tara has found helpful; Tara’s podcast and training course; receiving supervision to become a better supervisor; and what’s in Tara’s tech stack.
We discuss how non-competes tend to operate in group practice; considerations if you have a non-compete in place; how clients experience non-competes; client autonomy and care outcomes; the enforceability of non-compete clauses; non-competes as a deterrent; and shifting mindsets about non-competes.
We discuss why the Texting Campaign Registry (TCR) exists; who the TCR applies to (all businesses that send texts in any form); how to register through your phone carrier or service provider; what happens when you don’t register your business; and some of the information you’ll need to provide to register; and when you should register.
We discuss misconceptions that stem from non-enforcement for parts of the HIPAA Security Rule during the federal Public Health Emergency; who needs a BAA; the protections BAAs provide for the HIPAA Covered Entity; client’s rights to request non-secure communications; client’s rights to access their health information; and why clients cannot waive the Business Associate Agreement requirement.