What makes us different from our competitors is the fact that we are ourself’s CompTIA certified Healthcare Information Technology Technician and know the business well.
HIPAA ( Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ), sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Any company that deals with protected health information (PHI) must ensure that all the required Privacy, Security, Compliance and Patient Safety measures are in place and followed by all office staff.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and those health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically. The Rule requires appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and conditions on the uses and disclosures that may be made of such information without patient authorization. The Rule also gives patients rights over their health information, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections.
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity. The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information.