About HIPAA Regulation
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), also known as the Kennedy-Kassebaum Act, was passed by Congress in 1996, put into action in 1997, and fully mandated by 2003. This law requires that any organization dealing with patient information must implement comprehensive measures to comply with HIPAA’s privacy, security, and transaction standards. Essentially, it ensures that healthcare entities protect personal health information and uphold patients' privacy rights.
Compliance at Abstract Digiops
As a company committed to HIPAA compliance in medical billing and coding, we place the utmost importance on safeguarding your health information. Being a HIPAA Business Associate, we strictly follow rigorous protocols to ensure your data's security. Our entire system is robustly protected, and we use your information exclusively for healthcare purposes. Additionally, we keep our team continuously updated on the latest HIPAA regulations to uphold the highest standards of privacy and security
Our services are meticulously designed to ensure HIPAA compliance in the copious ways. Every employee sign a confidentiality agreement, committing to not use, publish, disclose, or permit others to access any confidential information they encounter. Breaching this agreement results in termination and legal action. Employee entry to the facility is controlled by access cards and biometric screening, with 24/7 security making unauthorized access nearly impossible. Access to critical areas like the server room is restricted to authorized personnel only. Full internet and email access is granted exclusively to authorized personnel, with computer system access controlled by unique logins and passwords for each employee. Our environment is completely paperless. Teams are monitored around the clock with 24/7 CCTV surveillance.
Also, we recognize the vital importance of protecting each individual's health information, which prompted us to establish our comprehensive HIPAA compliance program. Our dedicated HIPAA Compliance Officer oversees, monitors, and maintains customized compliance plans tailored to our organization. We provide regular compliance training programs to keep our employees well-informed. By adopting best practices for privacy and security, we deliver services and products of the highest ethical and quality standards, ensuring our clients meet HIPAA requirements effectively.
