Feb 19 , 2026

Session 546: Office Hours (February 19th, 2026)

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AI Note Takeravastbilling optionscarrier registrationclinical contingenciescurrent EHR retiringdigital nomad gray zonesGoogle CalendarGoogle contacts not covered by BAAGryphonGsuiteguest networkHIPAA security remindersinsurance based practiceiPlumissuing superbillsLMHC in Washington Statemalpractice insurancemesh Wifi systemmoving abroadno BAANordLayerout-of-network (OON)overseas telehealthPCT 2025 Cross-Jurisdictional coursePCT guidancePCT suggestionspost-retirementprivacy concernsprivate pay vs. insurance basedprofessional will executerrecords maintenance after retirementreplace will executerresponsibility to informshort-term remote workSimple PracticeSolo practitionerstate licensed/qualified practitioners living overseastechnical issuestelehelath practice setupText Messaging Campaign Registration (TCR)text use casetreatment plansvpn

Oct 7 , 2025

Session 527: Office Hours (October 7th, 2025)

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client PHIcompliance issuesDisclosure Logdownloaded EOBsfreeing up spacegoogle drivelocal C drivemoving/transporting filesnon-secure communication formspersonal accountsRelease of Information formROIs for clients own informationSolo practitionertraditional SMS texting

Sep 4 , 2025

Session 522: Office Hours (September 4th, 2025)

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15 minute fit assessmentBrother Printercloud storagecontinue services on deploymentdeployment questionsDSM for diagnosing/referencingGoogle Workspace BAAGoogle Workspace subscriptionhardened devicesHIPAA compliantiCloudImage CaptureKindle AppKindle Reader web browserlocal C drivemodified telehealth consentNAPS2no cloud connectionsnon user-friendlyNotice of Privacy Statementspatient in militaryPCT guidancePCT recommendationsPCT recommended security behaviorsPCT suggestionspersonal Amazon accountprinter and scannerprinting documentsscanning documentssecure messagingsecure websiteseparate document issuessetting up HIPAA security configurationsshared foldersSimple Practice Embedded Integrated Contact Formsoftware locally downloadedSolo practitionerSquareSpacesufficient documentationTalkroute

Aug 28 , 2025

Session 521: Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC Office Hours (August 28th, 2025)

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AI scribesappoint therapist representativeconfidentiality concernsconflict of interestconsiderations and concernscontract terminationcouples therapydesignated executerdocument consent to enter client portalEHR systemembedding contact formEric-Day Sessionfamilies scheduling same clinicianfollow-upGoogle sheetsgroup practice Tax IDHIPAA compliance and securityHIPAA compliantHIPAAppropriatein-network practiceincapacitation or deathinitial contactlegal/ethical considerationsmodified telehealth consult consent formnotice of privacy practicesoffice access codesonboarding processpaper and electronic file accessPCT and Eric recommendationsPCT resourcesPHI risksProfessional Disclosure Statementprofessional will servicesprotect PHIPsychology Today profilepsychotherapy notesreassign clinical supervisionreceive call/voicemailRegence insuranceSimplePracticesolo practice Tax IDSolo practitionersupervisor / supervisee relationshipterminating insuranceTheraclosure's BAAtransferring clients to solo practice

Jun 12 , 2025

Session 510: Office Hours (June 12th, 2025)

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access to passwordcompromising HIPAA compliancecomputer repairEHR logsintakeqlaptop trade-inMicrosoft emailPCT recommendationsPCT’s Security Awareness Training Grab-Bag trainingreview audit logsSolo practitionerSpruce

May 1 , 2025

Session 504: Office Hours (May 1st, 2025)

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accessing PHIantivirus softwareavastBAAbalancing liability and riskcompliance issuescopy and paste considerationscourt subpoenasemergency contact releasefree antivirus softwarefully virtual private practiceGoogle ChromeGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliant mail servicehome and office internet setupinsurance claimsinternet security featuresinternet service providermail containing PHImesh systemMicrosoft Edge browserpersonal use versus small businessphysical mailpicture-in-picture Chrome extensionprotecting client PHIsecurely wiping devicesseparate user accountsmall business service planSolo practitionerstoring client informationTeletherapyweb browser historywireless printer setup emailwork email and personal email access

Apr 24 , 2025

Session 503: Office Hours (April 24th, 2025)

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breached personal informationcreating separate user accountsEnsora Healthexport from Simple Practiceexport recordsGoogle BAAGoogle CalendarHIPAA compliantLegally Practicing Across Bordersmarketing and coachingnew BAAPCT recommendationspersonal and work accounts synchingPLLCprivate practicerecording/listening to sessionsregistered physical addressseparate work accountSimple PracticeSolo practitionersuperbillssynching calendarsteletherapy devicestheranestvirtual private practicework email and personal email access

Jan 16 , 2025

Session 489: Office Hours (January 16th, 2025)

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access to filesappointment requestsBAA-linked Google Workspace calendarclient initialscreated date versus updated dateDevices and Electronic Equipment policy templatedocument sharingdraft calendarfirmware updatesGoogle PixelGoogle workspaceinactive clientsIvyPayLegally Practicing Across BordersPassword ProtectedPCT’s Device Security Centerpolicy languageprinter and scannerrecords releaserelease of recordsretired devicesrouter suggestionssecure internet for telehealthsecure networksecuring devicessecuring internet on a budgetSecurity Manualself-schedule featuresharing documents with another providerSolo practitionerTeletherapyupdated formsupload documentsupload to client portalZoom

Apr 4 , 2024

Session 449: Is it secure to email Workspace forms if I do not have my account paired with LuxSci?

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adding Google forms to websiteBAABAA for billing companiesbest protocolscloud synccompliance programGoogle Workspace formshipaa standardsinsurance based practiceluxscino BAAoffice 365OneNotePCT WayRemarkableSamsung Galaxy TabletSamsung Notes appSolo practitionertaking in-session notes

Oct 5 , 2023

Session 424: Which VPN services have been found to be beneficial for solo practitioners?

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1passwordBAAcloud storagecut/paste into EHRdrafting session notes in WordEHR reviewsemail and text notificationsgoogle voiceGoogle workspaceHIPAA compliantHIPAA compliant VPNincognito modelogging in to EHRMy Best Practice EHRpassword managerpersonal Microsoft accountPHI generatedsecure texting practicesSessions Health EHRSimple Practice Terms and ConditionsSolo practitionerswitched from Simple Practice