WARREN, N.J., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvantEdge
Healthcare Solutions ("AdvantEdge") today announced successful
third party recertification for HIPAA and HITECH privacy and
security requirements by 360 Advanced. For the fourth year
running, the audit results demonstrate AdvantEdge's total
organizational commitment to meet the rigorous data and security
requirements of HIPAA and the HITECH Act.
"This recertification demonstrates that our standards for
revenue cycle management services for physician practices,
hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and behavioral health
agencies are 'above and beyond' those of most firms in the
industry. Healthcare providers can have a higher degree of
confidence in AdvantEdge's rigorous standards for security and
privacy," said David Langsam,
President & CEO.
The AdvantEdge compliance plan proactively embraces all seven
fundamental elements to an effective compliance program that ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements for third-party medical
billing companies and avoid related risks and penalties. The seven
elements and actions in the AdvantEdge compliance plan include:
- Compliance Officer and compliance committee reporting directly
to the CEO or Board of Directors
- Written compliance plan(s) with related policies, procedures
and standards of conduct
- Continuous training and education
- Effective lines of communication
- Enforcing standards through well-publicized disciplinary
guidelines
- Internal and external auditing and monitoring
- Exception/incident identification and reporting procedures and
corrective action plans
"The AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions approach to compliance
management ensures the highest level of HIPAA and HITECH compliance
standards, while, at the same time our enabling daily operations to
achieve the highest possible performance for our clients," said Mr.
Langsam.
About AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions
AdvantEdge is a technology-enabled provider of healthcare
business management solutions and business intelligence tools that
substantially improve decision-making, maximize financial
performance, streamline operations, and eliminate compliance
risks for healthcare providers. AdvantEdge continues to gain
meaningful scale through organic growth and strategic acquisitions,
having completed seven since 2007. AdvantEdge is recognized as one
of the top 10 billing, coding, and practice management companies in
the U.S.; has more than 600 employees in eight regional offices in
the U.S. and one office in Bangalore,
India; and collects approximately $1
billion annually for its physician and hospital clients
using its proven technology. AdvantEdge clients include
hospital-based physicians, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers,
behavioral health agencies and large office-based groups.
AdvantEdge is backed by major investors Safeguard Scientifics
(NYSE:SFE) and Founders Equity. For more information about
AdvantEdge, please visit our website at www.ahsrcm.com, follow us
on Twitter at @DoctorBilling and on LinkedIn.
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