HIPAA Compliant Platform
MedNex maintains full compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI).
What is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. HIPAA includes:
- Privacy Rule: Establishes standards for protecting individuals' medical records and other personal health information
- Security Rule: Sets standards for protecting electronic personal health information (ePHI)
- Breach Notification Rule: Requires notification following a breach of unsecured PHI
- Enforcement Rule: Contains provisions relating to compliance and investigations
Our Commitment
MedNex is fully committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Protected Health Information (PHI) that we create, receive, maintain, or transmit. We implement comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Administrative Safeguards
Security Officer
Designated HIPAA Security Officer responsible for developing and implementing security policies.
Employee Training
All employees receive HIPAA training upon hire and annual refresher courses.
Policies & Procedures
Comprehensive written policies governing the use and disclosure of PHI.
Risk Assessment
Regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Physical Safeguards
- Secure data centers with 24/7 physical security and surveillance
- Biometric access controls and visitor management
- Environmental controls (fire suppression, climate control)
- Workstation security policies and clean desk requirements
- Secure disposal of hardware containing PHI
Technical Safeguards
Data Encryption
AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit.
Access Controls
Role-based access control (RBAC) ensuring users only access necessary information.
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA required for all user accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
Audit Logging
Comprehensive audit trails tracking all access to and modifications of PHI.
Automatic Session Timeout
Inactive sessions automatically terminate to prevent unauthorized access.
Business Associate Agreements
All third-party vendors and service providers who may access PHI are required to sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) that ensure they:
- Implement appropriate safeguards to protect PHI
- Report any security incidents or breaches promptly
- Ensure their subcontractors also comply with HIPAA
- Return or destroy PHI upon contract termination
Breach Notification
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, MedNex will:
- Notify affected individuals within 60 days of discovery
- Report to the Secretary of HHS as required by law
- For breaches affecting 500+ individuals, notify prominent media outlets
- Conduct a thorough investigation and implement corrective measures
- Document the breach and maintain records for 6 years
Your HIPAA Rights
Under HIPAA, you have the right to:
Access Your Records
Obtain copies of your health information within 30 days of request.
Request Amendments
Ask for corrections to inaccurate information in your records.
Disclosure Accounting
Receive a list of who has accessed your health information.
Request Restrictions
Limit how your information is used or shared.
Confidential Communications
Request communications through specific channels or locations.
File Complaints
Report concerns to us or the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
Contact Our Privacy Officer
For HIPAA-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: hipaa@mednexapp.com
Address: 10560 NW 27th St, Unit 101, Doral, Florida 33172
Phone: (305) 209-0001