{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 612: Free Email Isn't Worth It: Why It's a Bad Idea and What To Do Instead","description":"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 why free email providers are inherently not HIPAA compliance compatible. We discuss:  Why it\u2019s necessary to have a Business Associate Agreement with your email service provider Why clients can\u2019t opt out of HIPAA What requests for alternative or non-secure communication actually mean under the HIPAA Privacy Rule What counts as Protected Health Information (PHI) Why a free email address might be a red flag for prospective clients How to get a BAA protected email, with a domain name or without  Listen here: https:\/\/personcenteredtech.com\/group\/podcast\/ For more, visit our website. PCT Resources:  PCT Article:  3 Kinds of Email Security: How to Make an Informed and HIPAA-Aware Choice PCT CE Training:  Smooth and Secure Use of Phone, Text, Email, and Video to Meet Modern Clients Where They Are: Legal-Ethical and Real-World Considerations  Learn about the legal-ethical considerations of modern communication channels in the context of real world practice and client needs. 3 Legal-Ethical CE credit hours. On-demand.   PCT\u2019s Comprehensive HIPAA Security Compliance Program (discounted) bundles:  For  Group Practices For  Solo Practitioners  Comprehensive HIPAA Security Policies &amp;amp; Procedures Forms &amp;amp; Logs for documenting implementation and maintenance of Policies &amp;amp; Procedures in practice Device &amp;amp; Workspace Security Suites Direct Support &amp;amp; Consultation from PCT team + therapist attorney Eric Str\u00f6m, JD PhD LMHC (live &amp;amp; recorded + searchable library) Includes the Risk Analysis &amp;amp; Risk Mitigation Planning service + tool   HIPAA Security &amp;amp; Privacy Ethics training   HIPAA Risk Analysis &amp;amp; Risk Mitigation Planning service for mental health group practices \u2014 care for your practice using our supportive, shame-free risk analysis and mitigation planning service. You\u2019ll have your Risk Analysis done within 2 hours, performed by a PCT consultant, using a tool built specifically for mental health group practice, and a mitigation checklist to help you reduce your risks. Group Practice Care Premium  weekly (live &amp;amp; recorded) direct support &amp;amp; consultation service, Group Practice Office Hours \u2014 including monthly session with therapist attorney Eric Str\u00f6m, 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 &amp;amp; registration forms for securing and documenting all personally owned &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; registration forms for securing and documenting Remote Workspaces (for *all* team members at no per-person cost) + more    ","author_name":"Group Practice Tech","author_url":"https:\/\/personcenteredtech.com\/group\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40904610\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/8fc855\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200881845"}