Group Practice Tech

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share what you need to know about syncing your EHR calendar with HIPAA in mind. We cover: Managing confidentiality and availability of data Having redundancies for worst case scenarios Types of calendar syncs and their benefits and drawbacks  How to sync your...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we discuss using Google Vids in a group therapy practice context. We cover: Popular screen recording software, Loom, and why it's not HIPAA compliance compatible  Google Vids being covered by the Google Workspace BAA  Use cases for screen recording software for g...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share steps to take to protect client information from being accessed at the US border.  We discuss: Devices being searched by Customs and Border Patrol at the US border Why border agents can search devices without a warrant HIPAA being the minimum security st...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we debunk two common but dangerous myths about cross jurisdictional practice for therapists.  We discuss: Common myths we hear about practicing telehealth across jurisdictions The risks of unpermitted practice The threshold of client risk (and the only instances...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we dive into what group practice owners need to know about encrypted messaging apps.  We discuss: Encrypted messaging apps in the news What end to end encryption means What to look for in an encrypted messaging service Why a Business Associate Agreement is necess...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're sharing recent developments related to teletherapy and Medicare, HIPAA's proposed Security Rule changes, and cross-jurisdictional Compacts.  We discuss: Expanded telehealth flexibilities and waivers for Medicare and where things currently stand Reactions to...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're dispelling myths about the upcoming in-person visit requirements for Medicare clients.  We discuss: The uncertainty in our current regulatory landscape What the in-person visit requirements mean for Medicare clients (and what they don't mean) Exceptions to...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're hoping to lower the level of distress around the proposed HIPAA Security Rule changes for therapy practice owners.  We discuss: What the some of the proposed changes to the Security Rule are, including penetration testing The timeframe for these changes if...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we have an update for you on the BOI registration requirements for business owners. We discuss: The recent court decision which reinstated the requirement, and when it goes into effect What our current guidance is on this requirement (and why) Where to file Upcom...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we break down some important action items for group practice owners as a result of last year's Change Healthcare breach. We discuss: What happened with Change Healthcare What a ransomware attack is and how the hackers gained access Foundational security awareness...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're providing a quick update on the Beneficial Ownership Information Report, or BOIR, for group practice owners.  We discuss: What the BOIR is and who would have to file The current status of the BOIR requirement, and where to check for updates What we currentl...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we explain what you need to know about non-compete clauses in your group practice. We discuss: The different ways non-compete clauses can function in a healthcare context Client rights and autonomy The enforceability of non-compete clauses for mental health provi...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share recent updates from Google Workspace that you may have questions about.  We discuss: The price changes to Google Workspace tiers Considerations for choosing the appropriate Google Workspace tier for your needs How client side encryption works using Googl...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we discuss the implications of the Section 1557 final rule on nondiscrimination for mental health practices.  We cover: The Section 1557 final rule, what it means, and when it takes effect How the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) disseminated this information Ways in...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share an overview of the big stories, developments, and regulatory changes that will impact group practices in 2025. We discuss: A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit prog...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we share information about Google's new Appointment Scheduler feature.   We discuss: How the feature works and pros and cons compared to similar software Whether this new feature is HIPAA compliance compatible What Google Workspace tiers include this new function...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.   In our latest episode, we cover the culprit of the latest HIPAA penalty, how it happened, and how you can take action to stop it from happening to you.    We discuss: Instances of monetary HIPAA penalties Sharing login credentials between workforce members vs with unauthorized third...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we dive into the importance of secure phone communications for therapy providers. We discuss: The recently revealed hack of major global telecom providers The difference between secure communications and non-secure communications The difference between HIPAA secu...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.   In our latest episode, we discuss Apple's Private Relay function and whether it can be used in a group practice context.   We discuss: Security policies around network security and device security, particularly BYOD policies How Private Relay works, and its limitations How Private Re...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we explore the impact of the recent rate cuts for Headway and Alma clinicians. We discuss: The common anxieties around corporate/VC owned telehealth companies The incentives these companies use to lure clinicians The cracks starting to appear in these companies H...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.   In our latest episode, we're chatting about multi-factor authentication for group practices.      We discuss: What multi-factor authentication is and why it's important  Different types of factors for authentication What Google Authenticator is and how it works What accounts you can...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.   In our latest episode, we explain what makes up a client's record.    We discuss: HIPAA regulations vs. state laws What communications are included in a client's record and why The distinction between progress notes and psychotherapy notes Resources for training your staff on rethink...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we look at Google's Gemini AI tool through a HIPAA lens.   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 con...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're chatting about what to do if your practice experiences a natural disaster, like a hurricane.   We discuss: The recent hurricanes impacting the southeast US Prioritizing access to care Limited HIPAA waivers for disasters and emergencies And situations where...

Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech. In our latest episode, we're joined by Patrick Casale from All Things Private Practice to talk about how to create a neuro-affirming therapy practice.   We discuss: Understanding your own neurotype as a leader Considerations for developing a neuro-affirming workplace Creating an enviro...