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 | Oct 13, 2022 | Clinician Resources, Ethics in Tech, Tech For Your Practice, Therapy Tech Hot Topics
Changes related to the 21st Century Cures Act – more descriptively referred to as the Information Blocking Rule – occurred on October 6th, 2022 when the “final rule” went into effect. Specifically, the limitations on the definition of electronic health information (EHI) that were in place since the Information Blocking Rule went into effect on April 5th, 2021 have been lifted. What does that mean to you, as a mental health care provider and “IB actor”? We’ll break down the key points.
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 […]
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 this episode, we’re talking with Uriah Guilford of The Productive Therapist about helping therapists find the tools they need to be successful. We discuss Uriah’s business directory for therapists and its origins, how to […]
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 this episode, we’re talking about payment processors like Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo. We discuss the term “HIPAA compliant”; compliance as a process; using “compliant” products in a noncompliant way; our favorite example, Google Workspace; […]
by Liathana Dalton | Aug 5, 2021 | Telemental Health, Announcements, Clinician Resources
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 […]
by Liathana Dalton | Apr 20, 2020 | Telemental Health, Clinician Resources
