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HIPAA

 
Security & HIPAA

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, requires any organization that electronically stores or transmits patient information to adhere to HIPAA's privacy, security and transactions standards.

SVMT recognizes its responsibility to ensure that all billing practices involving all Health care programs are in compliance with applicable federal, state laws, including the CMS rules & regulations.

  • All the employees of SVMT are committed to full compliance with all statutes, regulations, and guidelines applicable to Federal Health Care programs, including its commitment to prepare & submit accurate billings consistent with Federal Health Care program regulations and procedures or instruction otherwise communicated by CMS.

  • All employees of SVMT sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement with severe penalties/termination on violation.

  • All employees are provided with access/swipe cards to enter into the facility. The security guards at the entrance on duty 24 x 7 days and unauthorized intrusion is strictly prohibited. Access to Internet/Email provided only to authorized staffs, unofficial websites are blocked.

  • Back up of data are taken periodically and stored safely. A dedicated compliance officer monitors the security processes and updates on regular basis.

  • Connection to the client's servers is through secure VPN tunnels with 128-bit encryption. We have implemented IP security for servers.

  • Entire network is protected by Firewall Gateway Security - both internal and external network. Only authenticated user can access the Internet.

  • All the data received and operated by us are duplicated simultaneously in our additional corporate office located at a different city, for emergency backup against any natural disaster - earthquake, cyclone, lightening storm, flood, fire accident etc.