Security and Technology

Electronic Health Network

Our # 1 goal is to guard and protect the information entrusted to us by our clients. EHN has taken the strictest measures possible to ensure that the individual’s private information with state, and federal guidelines to ensure data safety and integrity.  

Biometrics - Our unique Fingerprint Identification Reader (FIR) security feature exceeds the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance requirements eliminating healthcare fraud and Identity Theft.

Virtual Private Network public key infrastructure (PKI), Single Sign On (SSL), and system hosted encryption/decryption. The Secured Socket Layer (SSL) of the VPN utilizes the SSL capabilities of standard web browsers so that client software is not required. The MASH System allows precise access control by providing tunnels to specific web-based applications rather than our entire corporate local area network.

The MASH System is Compatible with Common Architectures to Include:

-           Health Level Seven (HL7)- Clinical Document Architecture- (CDA)
-           DICOM- Document Image transfers
-           NCPDP- Pharmacy transactions
-           X-12- Administrative document transfers
-           IEEE- Device transmissions
-           ASTMs- Continuity of Care Records (CCR)
-           SNOMED- Federal Government medical procedure, diagnosis, laboratory coding

Health Information Privacy

Your health and medical information is private and protected by State and Federal Law. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you are entitled to access to your Personal Health Records (PHR). The law sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health records.

Who Must Follow the Law?

1. Healthcare Providers such as, doctors, nurses, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and laboratories, etc
2. Health insurance companies, HMOs, employers and group health plans
3. Government health agencies that pay for health care, such as Medicare and Medicaid

What Information is Protected?

1. Information on your personal health and medical records that healthcare providers place in your file
2. Conversations your doctor or nurse has about your care
3. Information about you from your health insurance provider
4. Billing information regarding your treatment at clinics and hospitals

Your Rights under the Law

Under State and Federal Law, healthcare providers and health insurers are required to comply with your rights to;

1. Ask for a copy of your personal health records (PHR)
2. The healthcare provider has the right to charge a fee for this service
3. They may take up to 60 days to provide your medical records
4. Have corrections added to your health information
5. They may take up to 90 days to correct and update your information
6. Receive a notice that tells you how your health information is used and shared
7. You can get this report for free once a year
8. Decide whether to give your permission before your information can be used or shared for certain purposes
9. Your health information cannot be given to your employer unless you provide written permission
10. It cannot used or shared for sales and marketing purposes without your authorization
11. Share private notes about your mental health counseling sessions, alcohol and drug treatment or HIV/AIDS

Electronic Health Network protects the patient with 24-hour access to their personal health record (PHR) secured by the HealthStik. We will handle corrections to your PHR at no extra cost to our subscribers. We will notify you how your information was used or shared, as well as, protect sensitive health and mental issues from access to only those who have a need to know that you give authorization.
Electronic Health Network protects healthcare professionals by full compliance of State and Federal laws such as HIPPA. We will guarantee privacy and protection to your patient medical records through secured access to the MASH iNetwork. We will maintain and update the patient's health record from multiple sources. We will maintain an audit trail of every transaction, plus, much more.

You should know your rights under the law, which protects your health information. Ask your health provider or health insurer questions about your rights.

 

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