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Episode 618: HIPAA Security Rule Update: What We Know, What We Don't, and What You Should Do Right Now
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 we know about the proposed HIPAA Security Rule and steps to take to safeguard your practice in the meantime until we know more.  We discuss: The current status of the proposed HIPAA Security Rule How regulatory uncertainty does not equal security uncertainty Takeaways from OCR Director Paula Stannard’s comments at the National HIPAA Summit that give insight into the rationale behind the proposed rule Risk analysis, encryption, reasonable and appropriate safeguards, and meaningful protection of client information Our recommendation for building your compliance strategy Four steps practice owners should take right now to safeguard your practice PCT resources that can help you take those steps Listen here: https://personcenteredtech.com/group/podcast/ For more, visit our website. Resources: Article: Feds Are Still Assessing Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Update PCT Resources: PCT's Free Mini-Risk Assessment Tool Wondering whether your practice's safeguards are reasonable and appropriate for today's threat landscape? Our free Mini Risk Analysis Tool provides a quick, practical way to evaluate your security circle, identify potential gaps, and determine where to focus your attention next. While not a substitute for a full HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, it's an excellent place to begin. HIPAA Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health practices — care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You’ll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks. PCT’s Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles: For Group Practices For Solo Practitioners Comprehensive HIPAA Security Policies & Procedures Forms & Logs for documenting implementation and maintenance of Policies & Procedures in practice Device & Workspace Security Suites Direct Support & Consultation from PCT team + therapist attorney Eric Ström, JD PhD LMHC (live & recorded + searchable library) Includes the Risk Analysis & Risk Mitigation Planning service + tool HIPAA Security & Privacy Ethics training 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 Device Security Suite: 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) Remote Workspace Security Suite: 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
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