CTI Technology in Elgin, IL, which is a managed IT service provider, has been certified as compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules. This was made possible with the help of Compliancy Group and its exclusive HIPAA methodology and compliance tracking system called The Guard.
Any company offering a product or service in the healthcare industry most likely need access to protected health information (PHI) and is, therefore, classified as a HIPAA business associate. The HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule requires all HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates to comply with the HIPAA Rules otherwise they could face stringent financial penalties for violating the HIPAA.
CTI Technology believes that HIPAA Rules compliance is vital for keeping patient privacy secure, fortifying data security, and minimizing fraudulent transactions. The company educates its clients regarding the necessary steps for compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule and ascertains them that by compliance with the HIPAA, they stay away from cyberattacks and regulatory penalties.
CTI Technology recently completed Compliancy Group’s 6-stage risk analysis and remediation program. It proved its strict compliance with the HITECH Act, HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, and HIPAA Omnibus Rule requirements.
After the completion of Compliancy Group’s program and the demonstration of its HIPAA compliance, CTI received the “HIPAA Seal of Compliance” from Compliancy Group. CTI Technology is located in the North-western region of Chicago. It is a tech company that trains employees to fully comprehend their responsibilities under HIPAA — particularly the importance of the privacy and security standards and the HIPAA setup requirements.
With the HIPAA Seal of Compliance, CTI Technology is distinguished from its industry competitors. It has proven its dedication to HIPAA compliance to current and potential healthcare companies.