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 the proposed Security Rule updates Making updates even when they aren't required to safeguard client info and your practice Timelines for applications opening for the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensing Compact  Our upcoming CE training on Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025 Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources American Telehealth Association: No Shutdown For Telehealth As Congress Passes Spending Bill To Keep The Government Open, Including Critical Telehealth Extensions, ATA Action Celebrates Vote Health IT Security News Article: MGMA, CHIME ask Trump to rescind proposed HIPAA Security Rule Counseling Compact: "Applications for Counseling Compact privileges to practice are expected to open in late summer or early fall 2025." Social Work Licensure Compact: "Multistate License Applications Open – Target Date of Fall 2025 Once the data system is operational in states and the commission has finalized all necessary rulemaking, applications will be made available for social workers to apply for a multistate license. Once eligibility is confirmed by the home state, all fees are paid, and a social worker is granted a multistate license, they will be able to practice in all other member states of the compact without any further steps necessary." PCT Resources New PCT *Live & Recorded* Legal-Ethical CE training: Navigating Legal-Ethical Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals the must-know information on the current considerations for how to legally and ethically navigate cross-jurisdictional teletherapy practice. In particular, we will address licensure compacts, recent legal developments, state-specific rules, risk management strategies, custodian of record obligations, and working with minors across state lines. Presented by Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC; and PCT Director, Liath Dalton Live presentation on Friday, March 28th 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

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