Comments on: What are the safe guards against home-based medical transcription/billing as far as keeping my records safe?

By: Homegirl

Homegirl — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:04:59 +0000

Password protect your computer. Anything on disk should be in locked file cabinet.
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By: nnjmt

nnjmt — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:33:59 +0000

Do you have online banking? The security systems are similar, or at least they should be. HIPAA imposes large fines for anyone not protecting the medical information under their care.

As far as your own records are concerned, don’t email them or discuss conditions online unless completely anonymously.

I also do one extra thing, although it probably doesn’t make much difference. When I sign the HIPAA statement as a new patient, I add "I do not authorize the processing of my personal medical information outside the U.S."

I do this because I doubt that the U.S. HIPAA laws would actually be enforceable outside the U.S. I’m also putting the provider on notice that if s/he does send my information overseas, and the security of my pesonal information does get breached, I am seeking them out first as the primary responsible party.
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http://www.MedicalTranscription.com

By: Drake's Mommy

Drake's Mommy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:22:59 +0000

To log in to the system, it’s usually double password protected. There are firewalls hooked up, and each person’s computer should be inspected to make sure there is no spyware on there.
There is also no option for the person to print anything at home, even if the computer is hooked up to a computer, they can’t print off the system.
I’m not sure what you mean by the rest of your question……
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