HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law in the United States that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. Any organization that handles protected health information (PHI) is required to comply with HIPAA regulations. HIPAA compliance is essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI.
HIPAA Technical Terms
Understanding technical terms related to HIPAA is critical for complying with the regulation. Here are some important terms to know:
PHI is any individually identifiable health information that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate. Examples of PHI include medical records, billing information, and health insurance information.
A BAA is a written agreement between a covered entity and a business associate that outlines the permitted uses and disclosures of PHI, as well as the responsibilities of each party.
Encryption at rest refers to the encryption of data that is stored on a device or server. It is an important security measure for protecting PHI from unauthorized access.
The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards for protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) by requiring appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI.
MakeForms is a HIPAA compliant form builder that helps healthcare organizations and other covered entities collect and manage PHI securely. Here are some ways in which MakeForms ensures HIPAA compliance:
Our servers that process the data are located in the United States and are HIPAA compliant, meaning that they adhere to strict physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect PHI.
We sign Business Associate Agreements with all users looking for HIPAA compliance to ensure that they meet their regulatory obligations.
We employ strong encryption methods to protect PHI both in transit and at rest. All communication between users and MakeForms servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS encryption.
Health organizations can benefit from MakeForms’ HIPAA compliance by using our form builder to securely collect, store, and process sensitive patient information. Our platform is designed to help healthcare providers improve their operations and deliver better patient care by streamlining data collection and automating administrative tasks.
Here are some examples of how health organizations can use MakeForms:
Healthcare providers can use MakeForms to create digital intake forms that allow patients to securely share their personal and medical information before their appointment.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to gather feedback from patients and improve the quality of their services.
MakeForms can be used by healthcare providers to manage HR-related tasks such as employee onboarding, performance reviews, and training.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to conduct health assessments and collect data that can be used to identify health risks and plan treatments.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to securely collect patient consent for procedures, treatments, and the release of medical information.
Healthcare providers can use MakeForms to create forms that allow patients to check in for telehealth appointments, share their medical history and symptoms, and provide feedback after the visit.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to collect referral information and patient medical history from other providers.
Healthcare providers can use MakeForms to conduct health screenings and gather data that can be used to identify potential health risks.
MakeForms can be used by healthcare providers to create digital prescription renewal forms that allow patients to request medication refills.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to manage requests for medical equipment, including rentals and purchases.
MakeForms can be used to gather feedback from patients on the quality of care they receive, including satisfaction with staff, facility, and services.
Health organizations can use MakeForms to collect consent from participants in research studies and clinical trials.
MakeForms can be used by healthcare providers to collect information from patients about their health insurance coverage and claims.
MakeForms is suitable for any healthcare organization or other covered entity that needs to collect and manage PHI. Here are some examples of healthcare organizations that can use MakeForms for their day-to-day operations:
MakeForms is compliant with ISO 27001:2013, a globally recognized standard for information security management.
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MakeForms is proud to be SOC 2 compliant, meeting the highest standards for data protection and security set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
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MakeForms is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU regulation that sets a high bar for data protection and privacy.
Get more info → MakeForms is compliant with HIPAA, a federal law in the United States that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information
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