HIPAA Compliance
Mediscript is committed to maintaining full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Understanding HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. Enacted in 1996, HIPAA has evolved to address the challenges of protecting health information in the digital age.
HIPAA applies to covered entities (healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses) and their business associates (like Mediscript) that handle protected health information (PHI).
Compliance with HIPAA is not just a legal requirement—it's essential for maintaining patient trust and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive health information.
Key HIPAA Rules
How Mediscript Ensures HIPAA Compliance
Our comprehensive approach to HIPAA compliance covers all aspects of our operations, from technology to people and processes.
- Comprehensive security management program
- Regular risk assessments and management
- Workforce security and training
- Information access management
- Security incident procedures
- Access controls and authentication
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Audit controls and integrity mechanisms
- Transmission security measures
- Automatic logoff and session timeouts
- Facility access controls
- Workstation and device security
- Secure data center environments
- Media and hardware controls
- Disposal and reuse procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HIPAA compliance and how Mediscript addresses them.