Confidentiality

AllMed takes confidentiality very seriously as we are the stewards of very sensitive medical information for people all over the country.  As a business associate of covered entities under the HIPAA regulations, we employ strict policies and procedures to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of all persons whose medical records, health benefits information, and plan documents are provided for the purpose of external review.

In order to process reviews, confidential medical information is handled by a number of persons employed by or contracted with AllMed, all of whom acknowledge the inherent right of each patient's privacy. All staff members and contracted professionals hold such material in the strictest possible confidence. AllMed reviewers and staff are trained in HIPAA Privacy Standards and other applicable state privacy regulations. Re-training occurs annually and on an as-needed basis as regulations change.

AllMed's Confidentiality Policy and Confidentiality Agreement are provided to clients and any other specifically authorized entity. All employees and contractors of AllMed are required to sign the Confidentiality Agreement as a condition of employment, and understand that AllMed is governed by the HIPAA Rules in the same way covered entities are governed.