best path to hipaa compliance
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was put in place to protect personal health information and to improve the process of information transfer through standardization
Studies show that an Electronic Document Management System, or Electronic Medical Record System provides the best path to HIPAA compliance. The correct system will maintain proper security, audit all access, and allow policies and procedures to be enforced. http://scanguru.blogspot.com/2007/11/document-management-hipaa-and.html
Here are some areas that Eofficehub can help you:
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Provision for unique identifiers for employers and providers
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Privacy of individual health information
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Security and Digital Signature
How efiles can be accessed easily for patients to inspect their health information faster
Training for employees on electronic document privacy regulations issues and procedures
Policies and procedures that are required for the disclosure of information and access
Documentation of access, use and disclosure