by Evan Dumas | Apr 29, 2026 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
In our latest episode, we talk about the importance of proficiency and competency with any tool or modality used in your practice.
We discuss:
Why training is necessary with any tool or modality used in your practice, not just AI
What the professional ethics codes say about competence and proficiency for tools and modalities used
How PCT evolved to help clinicians manage the advent of new technology
Our upcoming CE training on how to evaluate AI and incorporate it into your practice and workflow ethically and effectively
How training can set you apart and strengthen the therapeutic alliance
by Liathana Dalton | Apr 23, 2026 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
In this episode, we share concrete steps to take if you’ve discovered staff members using non-approved AI platforms in your practice.
We discuss:
The misconceptions around what constitutes PHI (and why information used to write a progress note absolutely is PHI)
Why this is a reportable HIPAA breach
Why reporting a HIPAA breach is nowhere near as scary or impactful as you may fear
The difference between a large breach and a small breach, and reporting deadlines for each
Client notification deadlines for breaches
How state law can impact or add to reporting deadlines
Steps to take after discovering non-compliant AI use in your practice
What to investigate, how to document, how to mitigate, how to notify clients, and when to consult an attorney
by Evan Dumas | Mar 3, 2026 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
In our latest episode, we share a PSA for group practice owners to address unauthorized AI use within your practice.
We discuss:
What we mean by governance
What counts as Protected Health Information (PHI)
The standard we use at PCT to determine if something is PHI
Why AI tools like ChatGPT are inappropriate for PHI
De-identification standards under HIPAA
Ethical standards and informed consent for clinical use of AI
Concrete next steps to take as a practice leader to address AI use in your practice
by Evan Dumas | Feb 12, 2026 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
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
by Evan Dumas | Dec 18, 2025 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
In our latest episode, we’re highlighting the stories that impacted your practices this year, and the main takeaways from each story.
We discuss:
The proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule
Common sense security updates to incorporate into your practice
The proliferation of AI and ways therapists can differentiate themselves from AI
The proliferation of platforms offering practice management as a service
How group practices can stand out from these practice management platforms
Clinician burnout and clinicians returning to their clinical roots
Progression of cross-jurisdictional practice mobility
The uncertainty around the Medicare telehealth cliff
by Evan Dumas | Jul 17, 2025 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
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
by Evan Dumas | Oct 29, 2024 | Clinician Resources, Podcasts
We discuss:
Common use cases for Gemini in a group practice context
What’s covered under the Google Workspace BAA (and what isn’t)
Ethical and legal considerations for using PHI with AI tools
Informed consent for clients when AI tools are used for clinical documentation
Establishing a Gemini usage policy for your practice
by Liathana Dalton | Jun 1, 2023 | Clinician Resources, Ethics in Tech
As the adoption of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proliferating in just about every context and use application imaginable, we at Person Centered Tech are understandably focused on what the legal, ethical, and clinical standard of care considerations are – and on identifying the resultant risk management, privacy/security, and clinical care outcome implications, so that […]
by Liathana Dalton | May 18, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss leveraging technology and systems for supervision; seeking supervision or consultation throughout your career; features of good supervision; supervision as risk analysis; taking reasonable steps to ensure competence with new technology; considerations for AI use for therapists; current ways therapists utilize AI; balancing legality, ethics, and humanity; being open to other perspectives, continual learning, and vulnerability as a leader; the art form of supervision; trainings that Tara has found helpful; Tara’s podcast and training course; receiving supervision to become a better supervisor; and what’s in Tara’s tech stack.
