Extende is committed to compliance with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These regulations pertain to the security, electronic data interchange and confidentiality of patient health information. As a part of its overall quality system Extende has established a formal, written program for HIPAA compliance to ensure appropriate protection of patient protected health information (PHI) is maintained between Extende and its customers. This program undergoes regular audits and reviews to confirm that the organization meets applicable compliance standards and their associated deadlines.
To meet the requirements for patient data security and privacy Extende employs such systems and techniques as:
7X24 Security guards
Sophisticated data encryption algorithms
Firewall security
Password protected system access
Restricted visitor access
Restricted access to printers, email and internet from workstations that house patient data
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Intrusion detection systems
These mechanisms undergo routine evaluation and upgrade as technologies related to security and privacy improve.
If you would like more information on our HIPAA compliance efforts, please contact Extende at (203) 829-7482.
