Alpaca is a practice-in-a-box empowering clinicians to own and grow their own ABA practices with confidence. Our mission is to make clinician ownership not just possible, but easy—by combining modern, AI-enabled technology with comprehensive back-office support. From scheduling and data collection to billing, payroll, and credentialing, Alpaca handles the admin so clinicians can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care. We believe the future of autism care is built by the clinicians who know their communities best, and we’re here to help them lead.

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**HIPAA & HITECH: What Every ABA Owner Needs to Know About Compliance & Security**

🧠 *Protect Your Data. Protect Your Practice. Protect Your Peace of Mind.*

Let’s be real—HIPAA compliance can feel overwhelming. 😰 But ignoring it? That’s a fast track to risk, fines, and serious trust issues with families. Whether you're a solo provider or growing a team, this session will help you get ahead of the curve on data security—without the legalese or fear tactics. 🔐✨

Here’s what we’ll cover:

👋 **Welcome: Why This Matters Now** — New threats and evolving expectations

🔥 **The Tabletop Exercise** — Your data’s gone. Now what?

⚠️ **3 Security Failures That Sink ABA Businesses** — And how to avoid them

🧍 **HIPAA & HITECH for Humans** — No jargon, just what you actually need to know

🛡️ **Action Plan** — How to secure your ABA practice without losing your mind

🙌 **Empowering Your Team** — Make compliance a habit, not a horror story

🔁 **Wrap-Up** — What will you do differently starting tomorrow?

This isn’t just a checklist—it’s a mindset shift. Walk away feeling informed, empowered, and *actually ready* to take control of your compliance journey.

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### 🧠 **What You’ll Learn:**

*   💡 How HIPAA, HITECH, and cybersecurity intersect in ABA care
*   🧯 What to do (and what not to do) in a real-life data breach
*   ✅ Easy-to-implement systems to stay secure and compliant
*   🧑‍🤝‍🧑 How to train and empower your team—without scaring them
