In our latest episode, we discuss the HIPAA responsibilities for therapy practice owners when closing their practice or retiring.

We cover:

Common assumptions about responsibilities after retirement
What determines your record retention length
How long you must remain contactable after closing your practice and why
The key functionalities you need to maintain, and the most economical ways to DIY them
Outsourcing to an executor service as an alternative to the DIY approach
Common mistakes that are made when shutting down a practice and how to avoid them
Practice closure planning as part of client care planning
Action steps to take if retirement is on the horizon

In our latest episode, we offer actionable tips for practice owners regarding the rapidly changing landscape of online referral sources.

We discuss:

How online referral sources have changed over the last year
Why Psychology Today is no longer the dominant referral pathway
Emphasizing community based referrals
How clients are using AI to find therapists
How AI tools prioritize results
Practical do’s and don’ts for being findable via AI

In our latest episode, we share what’s actually necessary when updating your Notice of Privacy Practices due to Part 2.

We discuss:

The confusion around updating NPPs without an updated model from HHS
A quick refresher on Part 2
Who is considered a lawful holder under Part 2
Next steps for updating your NPP if you are a Part 2 program or lawful holder
Our free resource on updating your NPP before the 2/16 enforcement deadline

In our latest episode, we share advice on how to avoid phishing scams.

We discuss:

Phishing scams in text messages and email
Common scams you might encounter
What not to do when you get a suspicious text message
PCT resources for how to identify scams and social engineering

In our latest episode, we have an update (and are once again offering reassurance) around the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes.

We discuss:

The proposed Security Rule update on the OCR’s spring regulatory agenda
Why you’re already in good hands if you’re following PCT’s advice
Some of the proposed changes that will impact therapy practices
Reassurance about these proposed changes
Effective dates versus compliance date
Forecasting scenarios for these changes to take effect
Steps to take now (and important things to not do now) to be proactive rather than reactive

In our latest episode, we chat with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about how the landscape of insurance and documentation has shifted over the last decade.

We discuss:

Risk adjustment audits and how they impact providers
Billing codes and audit red flags
AI documentation and how insurance companies are using AI
Considerations when using AI for documentation
Pressuring professional associations to advocate for clinicians and clients
Our upcoming CE event on January 30th with Maelisa on how auditors think and why

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