5 Big HIPAA Mistakes That Put Your Practice at Risk with Dr. Tiana Kelly | WP 146

If you think HIPAA compliance is boring… think again.

Hey friends, Whitney here! 🙋‍♀️ I know, I know—just hearing the word HIPAA might make your eyes glaze over. But trust me, this is the episode you didn’t know you desperately needed.

Whether you're running a solo practice or leading a growing group, staying compliant isn’t optional—and the risks of getting it wrong are bigger than you might think.

That’s why I brought in Dr. Tiana Kelly, a rockstar compliance consultant and practicing therapist, to break down the five most common HIPAA mistakes she sees in private practices (yes, even the well-meaning ones). We’re talking accidental breaches, boundary blunders, billing issues, and those little things you “didn’t know you didn’t know”—all the stuff that could put your practice at risk.

The best part? Tiana shares super practical, doable steps you can take today to clean up your systems, tighten your documentation, and train your team without the overwhelm.

So pour a cup of coffee, grab your notebook, and let’s make sure your practice is protected and thriving. 🎧 

09:00 Mistake #1: Accidental HIPAA Breaches
13:13 Mistake #2: Boundary Violations (Especially Via Text)
17:09 Mistake #3: Untimely Documentation
21:43  Mistake #4: Billing Before the Note Is Written
24:48 Mistake #5: “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
27:48 Are Your Systems Really HIPAA Compliant?

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