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 some positive stories to bring you some peace of mind at this time of year.

We discuss:

• Increasing transparency requirements for AI service providers
• Cross-jurisdictional licensure portability/practice permissions expansion
• No telehealth cliff for Medicare clients, and the in-person visit requirement
• How security standards are becoming easier to adopt
• Practice culture becoming easier due to supportive systems

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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 chat with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani of Medicare Consulting for Therapists about recent updates regarding Medicare and telehealth.

We discuss:

• The extension of in-person visit requirement
• What that means for new and established clients
• Coping skills for the ups and downs of business
• Main takeaways for practice owners with the recent extension
• Where to get updates on this topic

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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 unpack what Practice Management Companies (PMCs) are, and the legal and ethical considerations for therapists when using these platforms.

We discuss:

• The proliferation of Practice Management Companies
• The difference between PMCs and EHRs
• Why the benefits of PMCs are so tempting to new clinicians in particular
• How these companies are marketed vs. what clinicians can actually expect
• Who owns PMCs, and the implications of that
• How group practice owners can use this information when hiring new clinicians
• How solo practitioners can weigh this information when deciding what platforms to use
• Our recent webinar that dives deeper into this topic with Kelly and Miranda from Zynnyme and Eric Strom, therapist attorney

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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 what's changed with teletherapy coverage for Medicare clients.

We discuss:

• Our free 90 minute webinar that goes deeper into this topic
• What is still covered for behavioral/mental health services
• What has changed for behavioral/mental health services
• Who is considered an established client or a new client
• Exceptions to the in-person visit requirement
• Next steps to take to prepare for this change in your practice
• Medicare Advantage plans and Medicaid

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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 a PSA about how Apple Note sharing works, so therapy practices can avoid a breach.

We discuss:

• The context that precipitated this episode
• What constitutes a breach
• How sharing works for Apple Notes and Google Keep
• Only using services you have a BAA with
• Compliance as a process, not a product
• Steps solo and group practitioners can take to address this

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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 important update for therapists regarding the reproductive health Final Rule.

We discuss:

• The Final Rule requirements that would have impacted therapists
• Why the Final Rule isn't applicable now
• Being aware of any state laws that are applicable regarding reproductive health information
• Intentionality and care around sensitive info within PHI
• Our CE training on Law and Ethics of Clinical Documentation in a Post-Roe World

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• Relevant on-demand, legal-ethical CE training: Law & Ethics of Clinical Documentation for a post Roe world
  • Addresses the practical applications of the US Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, with particular focus on the impacts this decision has on client confidentiality and documentation of clinical services
• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC

• HHS OCR Fact Sheet – HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Final Rule Overview)
• JD SUPRA Article: Federal Court Strikes Down HIPAA Reproductive Health Privacy Rule Lifting Compliance Requirements for Regulated Entities
• Court Case – Purl v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, No. 2:24-cv-228-Z (N.D. Tex. June 18, 2025) (decision vacating most of the Final Rule)
• Legal Analysis – Holland & Knight: HIPAA's Reproductive Health Rule is Vacated Nationally
• Law Firm Compliance Guidance – Ropes & Gray: U.S. District Court Ruling Vacates HIPAA Final Rule on Reproductive Health Privacy

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 therapists should know about using passkeys in their practice.

We discuss:

• Why we recommend password managers
• How passkeys differ from passwords
• Why passkeys are simpler and safer than passwords
• Which password manager we recommend
• Where you can use passkeys
• Things to consider when adopting passkeys

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• Article: How Passkeys Work—and How to Use Them

• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

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's actually changing for therapists regarding the Medicare telehealth "cliff" after October 1st 2025, so you can prepare without panic.

We discuss:

• Why telehealth coverage is changing for Medicare providers after 10/1
• Which changes do not apply to therapists
• The in-person visit requirement that does apply to therapists
• When you would need to see both established and not established Medicare clients in-person
• Exceptions to the in-person visit requirement
• The time frame you have to make a plan for these changes in your practice
• Steps you can take now to prepare for these changes
• Dual eligibility clients
• Our upcoming free Q+A on these changes with Medicare expert Gabrielle Juliano Villani

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• Free Info Session + Q&A: Medicare & Teletherapy After October 1st: What Therapists Need to Know (Whatever Happens in Congress) Join Liath Dalton and Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW on October 17th for a live (and recorded) session clarifying what's changing, what isn't, and how to stay compliant and confident at the intersections of Medicare, Teletherapy, and HIPAA in practice.
• On-demand Trainings (not designated as CE) presented by Gabrielle: Introduction To Medicare And Medicare Credentialing and Medicare Billing
• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours — including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

• APA Services article: The Telehealth Waiver: What Psychologists Need to Know
• National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers: The Telehealth Policy Cliff: Preparing for October 1, 2025
• ATA Action statement: Urging Congress to Dodge the Telehealth Cliff
• Medicare Consulting for Therapists

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 should know if you've been asked to provide "Telehealth Care Coordination Policy & Procedures" to insurance companies.

We discuss:

• What this policy is and why they're needed
• What core elements should be included
• Saving lives by following these practices and procedures
• Secure communication standards for continuity of care
• What you should do to comply, for solo and group practices
• ROIs for coordination of care
• Our upcoming customizable templates and support resources around this topic

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• PCT's Clinical Staff Teletherapy Training
• PCT's Teletherapy Director and Supervisor Training for Group Practices
• PCT's Teletherapy Manuals and Forms for Group Practices
• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more
• For Solo Practitioners: PCT's Telemental Health Certificate Program

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 clarify who is impacted by the Part 2 Final Rule.

We discuss:

• What's included in the Part 2 Final Rule and why it's necessary
• How to evaluate if you're subject to Part 2 rules
• What compliance looks like under the new Part 2 rules
• Redisclosure under Part 2
• Steps to take ahead of the February 2026 deadline for enforcement

Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/

For more, visit our website.

PCT Resources:

• Handout resource: A quick-reference tool to determine if you're a Part 2 program, lawful holder, or not subject—and a concise summary of the new redisclosure rules under the 2024 Final Rule. Helps you prep for the Feb 16, 2026 compliance deadline with clarity and confidence.
  • Part 2 Decision Tree Checklist + Redisclosure Rules (docx version)
  • Part 2 Decision Tree Checklist + Redisclosure Rules (PDF version)
• Group Practice Care Premium
  • weekly (live & recorded) direct support & consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours -- including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Bring Your Own Device training + access to Device Security Center with step-by-step device-specific tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned & practice-provided devices (for *all* team members at no per-person cost)
  • + assignable staff HIPAA Security Awareness: Remote Workspaces training for all team members + access to Remote Workspace Center with step-by-step tutorials & registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more

Resources:

• JD Supra article: HHS Signals Enforcement Regarding Patients' Substance Use Disorder Treatment Records