Forward Facing on Contingency Planning
Avoidance. We can be pretty good at it. But, we know that avoiding discomfort isn’t always a healthy way to cope with difficult topics. That’s why transition planning and contingency planning are so important– and are an important part of the PCT way. Getting things in order can be a gift not just to ourselves, but […]
The No Surprises Act Support and Resources
The No Surprises Act Support and Resources We know that the specifics of how to provide the GFEs for self-pay clients have generated a lot of questions and some understandable anxiety within the practicing community. We have addressed the No Surprises Act and GFE specifics a number of times in both of our direct support and consultation […]
Confusion in Connecticut For Out of State Teletherapy Providers and Clients
Telehealth legislation aimed at removing barriers to care is abounding in the current landscape of state law. Emergency out-of-state practice allowances have been ending, bringing legislators to look towards meeting the telehealth and healthcare needs of their constituents for the long term. We’ve seen examples of progressive telehealth legislation being passed in Arizona, Illinois, West […]
Busting A Few Myths About Information Blocking, aka the “Open Notes Rule”
Let’s bust a few important myths regarding the new rule and the rights that clients have in order to find some clarity through the confusion.
Solo vs group practice: Records releases, “Open Notes” — what you need to know
Rights of Access is becoming a big deal and we are finding lots of colleagues are still unsure about what this means for their practice. In this quick 11-minute video, Roy shares some key tips to help you grasp exactly what this will look like in your practice- whether you are in a group practice […]
4 Recipes for HIPAA-Secure, Practice-Efficient Service Selection
For the first time ever, we’re here to share our favorite service selection recipes for both solo and group practices. Bon apetit!
HIPAA and Medicare Exceptions for COVID *May* End Soon
The COVID public health emergency declaration is set to expire soon and hasn’t been renewed yet. What does that mean for teletherapy in the US?
With a VPN, Your Staff Can Work Just About Anywhere
We know that one of your biggest concerns right now is staff working remotely, and in making sure they’re being safe and secure. Luckily, VPNs are a low-cost and easy way to help solve this problem. VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network”. VPNs work by signing up for a VPN service and then installing that […]
Solo vs. Group Practice: Deidentifying Clients
What is deidentification and how do you navigate deidentification of PHI as a solo practice and as a group practice? What role does tech play in keeping this information safe? Roy discusses the difference between how solo practitioners often use deidentification techniques and how they maintain privacy versus how a group practice needs to […]