Security

The principals at Medical Accounts Systems are fully cognizant of the privacy requirements inherent in handling medical data, and we have developed and implemented the necessary internal controls to ensure that all patient information remains protected.

The electronic transfer of data occurs seamlessly through either Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) encrypted using the latest Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology or secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Although these methods are preferred, MAS has the capabilities to implement other transfer methods at the client's request, including manual transfers via disk, facsimile or hard copy.

Once the data is received, on a physical level it resides on servers that are located on-site and that can be accessed only by authorized personnel. Additionally, the MAS team has read-only, password protected access to the data. The amount of data that may be accessed is limited to that necessary to perform the required functions.

Claim reporting is similarly done via the secured methods detailed above.

In order to provide additional layers of security, MAS personnel are subject to an intensive screening process, including criminal and financial background checks. All personnel must be qualified for the MAS bonding and licensing requirements and be well versed in all aspects of and be willing to abide by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and state equivalents.

All client payments are deposited into a secure lock box accessible only to authorized client and/or MAS financial personnel. Checks made payable to clients are deposited into segregated trust accounts maintained by MAS for the benefit of the client or delivered directly to the client in accordance with the client's instructions.