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.
by Liathana Dalton | Feb 15, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss the extent of the breach; options for LastPass users (changing all of your passwords, switching to a different service); being wary of phishing attacks after data breaches; security reminders; spotting social engineering attacks; creating strong passwords; changing default security settings; how to approach changing years’ worth of passwords; our recommendations for password managers; whether BAAs are necessary with password managers; and contingency planning.
by Liathana Dalton | Dec 29, 2022 | 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 dig into Google’s new email feature, client side encryption within Google Workspace. We discuss what client side encryption really is; who will have access to this new feature; whether it meets […]
by Liathana Dalton | Dec 29, 2022 | Podcasts
We discuss shocking HHS guidance on remote communication technologies and BAAs; phone companies that offer BAAs; traditional phone services vs. VOIP services; enforcement policies; providing Good Faith Estimates to 3rd party payers; providing GFEs for all clients; proposed HIPAA privacy rule changes; new timeframes for releasing records; telehealth reimbursement and provider location; cross jurisdictional practice examples from Alaska and Maryland; requesting temporary permission to practice in another state; and how to do jurisdictional due diligence; and our upcoming training with Eric on 1/13/23.
by Liathana Dalton | Dec 29, 2022 | General Business, Podcasts
We discuss working remotely during holidays; work life balance; network security considerations; untrusted networks as a public health issue; how to beef up network security; guest networks; VPN pros and cons; mobile hotspots; balancing security and connectivity for clinical effectiveness; and our Remote Workspace Center through Group Practice Care Premium.
by Liathana Dalton | Nov 26, 2022 | Podcasts
We discuss training the next generation of practitioners; meeting the present demand for care; cohort style group practice model vs longer term models; getting paid by insurance for supervisees and interns; differences between trainees in the medical field and the mental health field; keeping track of supervisory billing for each insurance company; negotiating insurance contracts and how rates are impacted; how to structure compensation; pros of this model vs hiring fully licensed clinicians; the software and systems to use to keep things running efficiently; considerations for keeping clinicians around post-licensure; and how you can work with Tara to bring interns and supervisees to your group practice.
by Liathana Dalton | Nov 21, 2022 | Podcasts
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Person Centered Tech. In our latest episode, we share memories of our beloved Roy Huggins, founder of PCT, whom we unexpectedly lost in November 2021. The Person Centered Tech team wanted to take the time to share our fond […]
by Liathana Dalton | Nov 18, 2021 | Podcasts
Welcome group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Roy Huggins, your co-hosts of the Group Practice Tech podcast. In our latest episode, we’re talking about The PCT Way. We discuss how we developed The PCT Way; simplifying HIPAA compliance needs; minimizing financial cost as well as time, energy, anxiety, and cognitive overhead; meeting […]
