The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, was formulated to adopt standardized security measures that would protect sensitive patient data against unauthorized disclosure during electronic exchange.
At K-scribes all services are molded according to the needs and requirements of the HIPAA
Physical Security: All facilities can only be accessed by authorized staff that is highly trained, and cognizant with regards to our services. The entry is controlled by a login key.
Information Security: All incoming ports are protected by filters and a firewall; system access is only offered to FTP and management ports. SSL supports the access of server by clients and only a valid login name and password is given access.
Only encrypted files are sent across the internet. Even if the files are intercepted en-route, no one can decode them as they are configured around stringent security standards.
Data Access: All transcriptionists process dictations and reports on workstations connected to the company’s private network. No floppy drive, disc drives etc are present on these workstations, which prevent the download, transmission or printing of information. Recordable media are strictly prohibited within the premises of the facility.