AdvantEdge achieves HIPAA and SOC 1 security compliance; Rigorous exams by 360 Advanced confirm data safeguards

WARREN, N.J., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry in which absolute security of client data is an unconditional requirement of doing business, medical billing leader AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions announces it has gone "above and beyond" by passing a demanding third-party analysis to meet the rigorous data security requirements of the HIPAA and SOC 1 Type 2 examinations. 

The thorough analysis of controls and final attestation of compliance report for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Service Organization Controls (SOC) 1, Type 2, was executed by 360 Advanced P.A. (www.360advanced.com), a national, multi-service, licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) firm that specializes in integrated compliance solutions for service providers.

"We do have a strong culture of compliance at AdvantEdge, and these achievements show that we go above and beyond to demonstrate operational excellence through the SOC 1 Type 2, and at the same time, meet and exceed the security and privacy requirements of HIPAA," said Bill Gilbert, Vice President of Marketing at AdvantEdge.

"In a highly competitive and regulated industry, it is important for AdvantEdge to differentiate itself from our competitors," said Jeanne A. Gilreath, CHBME, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. "Quality is at the forefront, and management believes that the SSAE16/SOC 1 examination and an independent HIPAA Security Assessment are two important recognitions that demonstrate our commitment to excellence."  

Ms. Gilreath said the data security compliance reports from third parties are becoming more important, and often required, in proposal responses and RFPs, "so it gives us a clear competitive advantage."

ABOUT AdvantEdge
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions is a technology-enabled provider of healthcare revenue cycle management and business management solutions which substantially improve decision making, maximize financial performance, streamline operations and eliminate compliance risks for healthcare providers. AdvantEdge's proven portfolio of services includes medical billing and coding, revenue optimization, informatics, practice management, compliance and ClientFirst™ service, all tailored to meet specific business needs. For more information about AdvantEdge, please visit www.ahsrcm.com, "like" us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter at @DoctorBilling. AdvantEdge is headquartered in Warren, NJ, with billing and operational centers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maine, Delaware, New Hampshire and New York.

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