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How secure is eclinicalworks in light of theft study? Just ask Homeland Security

A recent study from the Ponemon Institute — a nonprofit that was created in 2002 that independently researches electronic information security — found there was about 20 percent more theft of medical records last year than in 2013 across the United States.

For the nonprofit’s 38-page study, now in its fifth year, researchers surveyed nearly 50,000 adults to determine the breadth and scope of medical theft here.

What the researchers found was that more than 2.3 million Americans are likely affected by medical identity theft every year. In another part of their website, the institute goes on to declare 2014 the “year of the megabreach.”

Ironically enough, since the respondents returned their answers to the organization in November, the data did not include the Anthem Blue Cross breach, now considered one of the largest healthcare security dilemmas in U.S. history, that likely will affect 80 million Americans.

The study’s other findings included the fact that only about 30 percent of respondents felt confident that their healthcare providers were keeping their medical records secure.

In addition to that, about half of the survey’s respondents said they would change providers if they felt their privacy was not being considered as high enough of a priority.

With a priority placed on security, the EMR software eclinicalworks(R), is likely a great solution to many of these concerns for the average American consumer, but also for larger entities that store sensitive data on EMR.

Take, for instance, in early September last year, when the Department of Homeland Security — which no doubt has a crucial interest in its own privacy — put its trust the cloud-based system for 23 of its locations.

Since then, no breaches of the DHS’ medical records have been known to occur.

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How secure is eClinicalWorks® in light of theft study? Just ask Homeland Security

A recent study from the Ponemon Institute — a nonprofit that was created in 2002 that independently researches electronic information security — found there was about 20 percent more theft of medical records last year than in 2013 across the United States.

For the nonprofit’s 38-page study, now in its fifth year, researchers surveyed nearly 50,000 adults to determine the breadth and scope of medical theft here.

What the researchers found was that more than 2.3 million Americans are likely affected by medical identity theft every year. In another part of their website, the institute goes on to declare 2014 the “year of the megabreach.”

Ironically enough, since the respondents returned their answers to the organization in November, the data did not include the Anthem Blue Cross breach, now considered one of the largest healthcare security dilemmas in U.S. history, that likely will affect 80 million Americans.

The study’s other findings included the fact that only about 30 percent of respondents felt confident that their healthcare providers were keeping their medical records secure.

In addition to that, about half of the survey’s respondents said they would change providers if they felt their privacy was not being considered as high enough of a priority.

With a priority placed on security, the EMR software eclinicalworks®, is likely a great solution to many of these concerns for the average American consumer, but also for larger entities that store sensitive data on EMR.

Take, for instance, in early September last year, when the Department of Homeland Security — which no doubt has a crucial interest in its own privacy — put its trust the cloud-based system for 23 of its locations.

Since then, no breaches of the DHS’ medical records have been known to occur.

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Private Medical Practice and eClinicalWorks® Billing Solutions

Many private medical practices use eClinicalWorks® for Electronic Medical Records (EMR). As an EMR vendor, they provide award-winning products and services. Unfortunately, advances in technology tend to increase the amount of tasks that need to be accomplished in a day. The costs of hiring more staff and purchasing new equipment, to stay current, in the technology-based world we live in, become prohibitive to keeping prices competitive. To keep the average practice running smoothly and expenditures low, most offices will outsource as many services as possible. This tends to lead to a need for eClinicalWorks® billing solutions.

There are a multitude of companies that will maintain your billing services; however, many charge fees that include licensing, hosting, maintenance, and much more. Then, they will charge you extra fees for providing phone service, untangling of backlogged accounts receivable, and control of the flow of faxes through your office. Several of these companies don’t actually have the capacity to offer some of these services to you, regardless of extra fees. As with most technological services available, part of the over all expense is tied to a lengthy contract.

At EMR Billing Solutions, we understand that as a small business your revenue is what keeps everything going. As specialists in eClinicalWorks® medical billing needs, we can solve all of your billing needs, including answering your patient’s billing questions, and clearing all your old accounts receivable, for one low fee and no demanding contract.

With different plans available, EMR Billing Solutions can ensure that your patient’s questions are answered by fully qualified HIPAA certified staff, as well as invoices sent and followed up with on time. Our experts can also organize your faxes so that each is filed and routed to the correct provider for review, immediately reducing clerical hours, and increasing patient care. Your time and resources are precious. Let us help you grow your business with as much care as you provide your patients.

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