by Liathana Dalton | May 9, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss covered entities; HIPAA policies and procedures; IRS factors of control for contractors vs employees; the ABC test to determine classification; contracting as a business to business relationship; acting as a Managed Services Organization (MSO); Business Associate Agreements (BAAs); risk exposure and risk analysis; consequences of misclassifying contractors; and our HIPAA compliance manual service that can help with setup and implementation.
by Liathana Dalton | Apr 13, 2023 | Podcasts
In our latest episode, we’re talking about HIPAA compliance with phone services in group practice.
We discuss VoIP, cellular, and landline services; what is subject to the HIPAA Security Rule; how to get a BAA with your phone service provider; phone service providers we recommend; porting phone numbers; managing phone service for a team; and implications for the end of the Public Health Emergency.
by Liathana Dalton | Apr 7, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss risks, both classic and new, around WiFi and network security; whether it’s ever okay to connect to unsecured networks on a device that handles PHI; ways to mitigate risk and to be proactive; good cyber hygiene; setting up a trusted network; VPNs; what to do when you don’t have access to the router; and what to use as a last resort.
by Liathana Dalton | Mar 30, 2023 | Podcasts
In our latest episode, we take a look at how to keep established and potential client info safe and secure on your website.
We discuss the BetterHelp debacle and lessons we can learn from it; contact forms on websites; what qualifies as PHI; where PHI gets collected through websites; how to set up a secure contact form; HIPAA friendly vs. secure email communication; requests for non secure communication; secure form options; what to include in HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices; Good Faith Estimates; whether tracking technologies and Google Analytics are permissible; and what is and isn’t included in Google’s BAA.
by Liathana Dalton | Mar 28, 2023 | Podcasts
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 a potpourri of updates on inter-state compacts, parity laws, the end of the PHE, and positive developments in the fight against VC backed mental healthcare companies. We discuss: where the […]
by Liathana Dalton | Mar 16, 2023 | Podcasts
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 busting myths about HIPAA training requirements for group practices. We discuss training requirements in terms of the Privacy Rule and Security Rule (and the distinctions between them); when training is required; […]
by Liathana Dalton | Mar 10, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss the No Surprises Act; where to provide a Good Faith Estimate; who gets a GFE; when to provide a GFE to clients; notices vs. contracts; how to list your rates and estimated costs; GFE dispute processes; documenting GFEs; how often to update GFEs; client education; what to do about listing a diagnosis; and getting your GFE reviewed.
by Liathana Dalton | Mar 2, 2023 | Podcasts
In our latest episode, we’re talking about the end of the public health emergency in the US as well as what you need to know and do for your practice to be ready.
We discuss when the public health emergency will end (May 11th); which video conferencing platforms can be used going forward; getting clients comfortable with new software; updated considerations for phone service; communicating the importance of these changes to your team; how to select HIPAA appropriate services; prescribing controlled substances through telehealth; securing and hardening remote workspaces; audio only telehealth coverage; and telehealth payment parity and reimbursement rates.
by Liathana Dalton | Feb 24, 2023 | Podcasts
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 deep on the process of HIPAA security risk analysis in a group practice context. We discuss why risk analysis is overwhelming; reframing the way you consider risk analysis; remembering what […]
by Liathana Dalton | Feb 15, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss Gabrielle’s background in group practice; the importance of a holistic approach; whether burnout is inevitable; building a balanced life; managing burnout for group practice leaders; getting clear on boundaries and expectations; aligning values; nervous system mapping; delegating; slowing down and being mindful as leaders; doing your own work; believing in yourself as the antidote to imposter syndrome; and the tech resources Gabrielle uses in her work.
