The Digital Archival and Retrieval Standard •  The document management foundation for HIPAA compliance •  Maintain integrity of patient records •  Reduce costs associated with paper documents L  A  S  E  R  F  I  C  H  E^® HIPAA & Medical Records Management The   Health   Insurance   Portability   and Accountability   Act   (HIPAA)   of   1996 requires health care providers, clearing- houses and health plans to adopt federal standards   for   security,   privacy   and electronic healthcare transactions. Healthcare   organizations,   from   small general    practitioners    to    nationwide provider  networks,  will  have  to  adapt records    management    procedures    to comply with the new rules. As the 2003 compliance date approaches, an effective document   imaging   and   management solution  can  play  a  crucial  part  in  an overall HIPAA compliance strategy. The Benefits of HIPAA Compliance A   key   HIPAA   objective   is   to   allow healthcare  organizations  to  lower  costs, improve security and increase efficiency by  conducting  business  and  managing records    electronically    according    to enforced   standards.   Protecting   patient privacy is also central to HIPAA. Patients can  be  confident  that  their  records  are protected from unauthorized disclosure and  disclosure  for  non-medical  reasons when  providers  and  payers  adhere  to consistent guidelines. Long-term    benefits    associated    with HIPAA  compliance  include  facilitation of  real-time  access  to  eligibility,  enroll- ment   and   claims   status   information. Litigation avoidance is another potential advantage,  as  compliance  with  security standards   will   reduce   breaches   that reveal  confidential  patient  information. These are in addition to the cost savings and productivity benefits of implement- ing  a  document  imaging  and  manage- ment   system   as   the   cornerstone   of   a HIPAA compliance program. The LaserFiche Solution LaserFiche  is  a  document  imaging  and management  solution  that  quickly  and precisely archives, retrieves and distrib- utes  paper  and  electronic  documents. Intelligent full-text retrieval, web distri- bution  and  workflow  deliver  informa- tion across a secure, scalable system that integrates   seamlessly   into   existing   IT infrastructures.    The    entire    records repository   is   safeguarded   in   a   digital archive  that  is  both  secure  from  unau- thorized  use  and  quickly  accessible  to personnel   with   a   legitimate   need   for information. LaserFiche Highlights • Electronically store, retrieve and distribute archival and working documents: EOBs, inactive medical records, claims, payment and remittance advice, enrollment forms • Designated privacy official can administer security with easily configured document access controls • Audit trails track user activity • Distribute documents via unalterable CDs and a secure Web solution • Scales from pilot project to enterprise-wide • Designed for rapid implementation • Create smarter applications by integrating easily with existing programs • Nationwide network of service professionals provides complete implementation, support and integration services JPI Data Resource 7514 St. John Dr          109 N. Post Oak Suite 500
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