Question
What is HIPAA and can you tell me how Sycle meets HIPAA compliance standards?
Answer
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is a federal regulation implemented to protect confidential healthcare information through improved security standards. It defines requirements for storing patient information before, during, and after electronic transmission. Standard transaction code sets, patient information privacy, and patient information security are three main components of HIPAA that apply to entities who render and bill for healthcare services.
Sycle.net employs the highest levels of internet security, which in some cases surpass government regulations. It was designed to be HIPAA compliant, especially with regard to storing patient information electronically. Other patient management systems that you might use locally are not necessarily HIPAA compliant. Systems vary with networking capabilities as well as the security access allowed to employees, which may or may not be up to current HIPAA regulations. If you are considering using Sycle for your practice, you can be assured that your electronic patient information would be stored securely.
Sycle is the leading web-based service offering real-time patient management for Audiology practices in the United States. For more information, visit our FAQ section at www.sycle.net/faq.html you can also visit the Sycle.net web channel at Audiology Online www.audiologyonline.com/channels/sycle.net.asp
Ridge Sampson is the CEO and Founder of Sycle - The number one hearing care practice management system. If you would like more information please visit www.sycle.net
