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HIPAA & CMS
Complying with CMS and HIPAA regulations with respect to the transmission of patient data using the Internet
Security and privacy of information are paramount considerations for health care organizations when migrating their information systems to
the Internet. Wescom is also fully committed to security, privacy, confidentiality and availability of protected health care information,
and goes beyond mere regulatory compliance in this endeavor. PointClickCare.com can assist customers with their HIPAA compliance initiatives.
Both HIPAA and CMS policies allow use of the Internet to transmit data provided that two basic requirements are met; the system must provide
an acceptable method of encryption and user authentication. In addition, Privacy Regulations dictate that health care providers enter into Chain
of Trust agreements with all "Business Associates" that may require periodic access to patient information.
Wescom’s PointClickCare.com service meets these requirements by employing both Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Digital Certificate technology.
Together, they provide the strongest level of security available for communications between customer computers and the PointClickCare.com data
center. A detailed description of our layered approach to security can be found below.
In addition, from time to time, Wescom may require access to protected health information in the course of providing support services. This
type of access is covered in HIPAA’s final privacy regulations which define other parties that have access to a health care entity’s protected
information - whether directly or indirectly - as "business associates". Under the regulation, a written contract is required between a
covered entity and its business associates in order for those business associates to receive information from or on behalf of the covered
entity. The PointClickCare.com Subscription Service agreement includes a Privacy clause that binds Wescom to the same use and disclosure
limitations as those that our customers require.
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Overview
HIPAA & CMS
