Apr 9 , 2026 Session 287: Group Practice Office Hours (April 9th, 2026) View Session asset inventorycounseling practicecybersecurity rulesdevice hardeningethernetGoogle Workspace BAAHIPAA compliance and securityindependent contractorsmulti-factor authentication (MFA)PCT resources/servicesremote workersThe PCT WayTherapy Appointmentupdated OSvulnerability scanning and penetration testsZoom BAA
Apr 2 , 2026 Session 286: Group Practice Office Hours (April 2nd, 2026) View Session automatically applies changesGoogle AIgoogle featureListserve
Mar 26 , 2026 Session 285: Group Practice Office Hours (March 26th, 2026) View Session Admin consolecloud storageCritical Data Backup column of the Third-Party Vendors sheetensuring password protectionGoogle Workspace / GSuiteGoogle Workspace / GSuite 1PasswordHIPAA compliance and security Establishing and Maintaining Security of Online Servicesimporting datamanually input passwordspractice owned devicesrisks of autofill password functionSimple Practiceweekly access log reviews
Mar 19 , 2026 Session 284: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (March 19th, 2026) View Session 4-digit passcodeAI use in the industrycharging work phonecontingency plansdestroying recordsdownloaded paper copy of client infoEric PSAEric-Day SessionHIPAA-compliant data packageinternet and power lossiPlumout-of-state clientpassword and 2FAremote workrental carservices providedstate regulationswireless chargers
Mar 12 , 2026 Session 283: Group Practice Office Hours (March 12th, 2026) View Session multi-location outpatient practicepassword protected user loginsecurity risksunattended laptopunexpected personal emergency
Mar 5 , 2026 Session 282: Group Practice Office Hours (March 5th, 2026) View Session access credentialsAI documentation in EHRAI documentation usersAI for documentationBlueprint AIBYOD devicesencrypted electronic delivery requestexternal requestsHITECT Actindividual BAAsinsurance company records requestsPCT resources/servicespersonal phones at homepotential phishing scampractice workforce memberPractice-use Internet connection policyrecords requestregistered devicesrisk adjustmentsecure home internet networksegmented networksseparate networkstrong passwordsThe PCT Waythird-party vendorsWPA2 or WPA3 home wifi
Feb 26 , 2026 Session 281: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Group Practice Office Hours (February 26th, 2026) View Session access log reviewsaccessing PHIadmin email accountsAI for note writingBAA for VPN serviceclinician outside of practiceEric-Day SessionFirefliesformal 1099 positiongoogle workspaceinformation retentionissuing superbillslegal/ethical considerationsLegally Practicing Across Borderslicensed user vs. userliving/traveling overseasLMHC in Washington Statelowering rate/feemonitoring emailmoving abroadmulti-state licensedOpt-in Contact FormOtter.aiout-of-network (OON)paying outside therapistPCT 2025 Cross-Jurisdictional coursepost-retirementprivate pay modelprivate pay vs. insurance basedprofessional will executerreplace will executerresponsibility to informsecure contact formsecurity of Simple PracticeShared DriveSimplePracticesuperbill reimbursementsupervising therapisttranscriptsW2 pre-licensed employeewait and cancellation listswebinars and training
Feb 19 , 2026 Session 280: Group Practice Office Hours (February 19th, 2026) View Session accessing PHIAI advancementBAA for VPN serviceclass action lawsuitclinician outside of practicecost effective optionsDigital Care Solutionsencrypted emailFCC investigationformal 1099 positionHIPAA compliantLuxSciOiva Healthpaying outside therapistPCT guidance and supportrequired updatessecure emailsharing data with big tech companiesSimple PracticeSubstance Use Disorderssupervising therapistW2 pre-licensed employee
Mar 12 , 2026 Session 279: Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey Group Practice Office Hours (February 12th, 2026) View Session Aetna InsuranceAI for note writingcatching up notes in EHRchanging an Adjustment Disorder DXdocumentation requirementsDr. Maelissa McCaffrey SessionEvernorthin-session notesinsufficient documentationinsurance companiesinsurance raise requestintake/assessmentsjustifying medical necessitymaintenance/supportive therapymedical necessity wording / requirementsNOS (Not Otherwise Specified) diagnosisprogress notessigned documents via client portalsubstance abuse assessmenttelehealth consent documentstelehealth sessionstherapist locationtrashing paper and electronic notestreatment plan goalstyped signaturesunlocking and amending clinical notes
Feb 5 , 2026 Session 278: Group Practice Office Hours (February 5th, 2026) View Session annual forms updateclient signaturesGoogle Workspace devices and accessesmass announcementsmonthly security tasksnew Google Workspace featuresNPP updatesPCT guidance and supportPCT suggestionssyncing Simple Practice calendar to Google calendartightening controls