Episode 510: A Potpourri of Updates: Teletherapy, HIPAA, and Medicare

We discuss:

Expanded telehealth flexibilities and waivers for Medicare and where things currently stand
Reactions to the proposed Security Rule updates
Making updates even when they aren’t required to safeguard client info and your practice
Timelines for applications opening for the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensing Compact
Our upcoming CE training on Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025

Episode 509: Medicare’s Telehealth In-Person Visit Requirements: What You Need to Know

We discuss:

The uncertainty in our current regulatory landscape
What the in-person visit requirements mean for Medicare clients (and what they don’t mean)
Exceptions to the requirements for in-person visits
Compliance and documentation for these requirements, in the event of a Medicare audit
Steps to take as a therapy practice owner to be prepared for these requirements and communicate them to staff and clients

Episode 501: What We’re Keeping an Eye On and What You Need to Know That Will be Impactful to Your Practice in 2025

We discuss:

A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices

OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program

Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know

Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact

Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations

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