In this podcast episode we discuss:
What this policy is and why they’re needed
What core elements should be included
Saving lives by following these practices and procedures
Secure communication standards for continuity of care
What you should do to comply, for solo and group practices
ROIs for coordination of care
Our upcoming customizable templates and support resources around this topic
In this episode of Practice Tech, we discuss:
what’s included in the Part 2 Final Rule and why it’s necessary
How to evaluate if you’re subject to Part 2 rules
What compliance looks like under the new Part 2 rules
Redisclosure under Part 2
Steps to take ahead of the February 2026 deadline for enforcement
We discuss:
The role of Wi-Fi in a practice’s security picture
The tangible risks of weak Wi-Fi security
Steps to take to improve your Wi-Fi security
Our free Wi-Fi security checklist, included in the show notes
We discuss:
the risks and benefits of clients using AI in a therapeutic manner
how clinicians can approach conversations about AI practices with clients
why clients are turning to AI for therapeutic purposes, and what clinicians can do to support them safely
We discuss:
The origin of Therapist Headquarters
What resource collections are available on therapistheadquarters.com
Learning what you weren’t taught in grad school about running a business
The process for vetting therapist resources
Common HIPAA security and compliance misconceptions for therapists
The importance of HIPAA compliance and safeguarding information in our current political climate
The future vision for Therapist Headquarters as a living resource
We discuss:
understanding burnout as a cultural problem
perfectionism, dopamine addiction, addiction to accomplishment, and sense of duty as contributing factors to burnout
the roles curiousity, compassion and community play in addressing burnout
showing up imperfectly, well
We discuss:
Why marketing is becoming more important in our current practice context
Guidance from marketing professionals who don’t understand the scope of HIPAA
What the professional ethics codes for therapists specifically say about soliciting testimonials, anonymous or otherwise
Suggested best practices around testimonials as a therapist
Example language to use on review sites from Dr. Keely Kolmes
Ethical alternatives to client testimonials
We discuss:
What de-identifying actually means under HIPAA
The two methods under which PHI can be de-identified
The 18 HIPAA identifiers that indicate if information is PHI
The difference between de-identified and anonymized data
How to spot red flags from EHR vendors to protect PHI, and what questions to ask
Opting in or out of AI note services in your EHR
We discuss:
The current social and political context that is causing concern for neurodivergent people and their loved ones
Client self-determination in determining if diagnosis goes into their medical record
The benefits of having a diagnosis on the record
The risks of having a diagnosis on the record
How to educate and support clients making decisions around diagnosis
Co-occurring disorders that may apply to help secure accommodations for clients
Ethical considerations around diagnoses
Patrick’s two upcoming trainings with PCT on creating a neurodivergent private practice and creating a neurodivergent affirming group practice
We discuss:
How compact privileges work for therapists
PSYPACT and the upcoming Counseling Compact and Social Work Licensure Compact
AAMFT and the push for licensure portability
How to manage supervision for pre-licensed folks
Liability and ethical implications for unauthorized practice