Ingenix Receives EHNAC Healthcare Network Accreditation

February 26th, 2009 | Broadcast Technology , Computer & Electronics , Computer Software , Internet , Technology | 0 Comments »

Accreditation ensures compliance with industry-established standards for all health data processing and transactions

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn (February 26, 2009) –

Ingenix, a leading health information, technology and consulting services company, announced today its national payer/provider clearing house has achieved full accreditation with the Healthcare Network Accreditation Program (HNAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). EHNAC’s HNAP accreditation recognizes excellence in health data processing and transactions, and indicates compliance with industry-established standards and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Through the consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated Ingenix in areas of privacy measures, systems availability and security infrastructure. In addition, EHNAC reviewed the organization’s process of managing and transferring protected health information and determined that Ingenix meets or exceeds all EHNAC criteria and industry standards. Through completion of the rigorous accreditation process, Ingenix demonstrates to its constituents adherence to strict standards and participation in the comprehensive, objective evaluation of its business.

“Ingenix is committed to helping the health care industry successfully meet its unique information technology requirements”, said Roy Sailor, senior vice president, connectivity solutions, Ingenix. “We are dedicated to facilitating mission-critical electronic transactions among trading partners with the data privacy quality on which the healthcare industry and our clients rely. We are gratified at this certification of our ability to meet the information needs of our clients.”

“Through EHNAC HNAP accreditation, Ingenix has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the security and privacy of health data processing and transactions for its customers,” says Lee Barrett, executive director of EHNAC. “We are honored to have Ingenix join our select group of HNAP-accredited organizations and congratulate them on this achievement.”

About Ingenix
Ingenix, a wholly owned subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), transforms organizations and improves health care through information and technology. Organizations rely on its innovative products, services and consulting to improve the delivery and operations of their business. More information about Ingenix can be obtained at http://www.ingenix.com

About EHNAC
The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) is a voluntary, self-governing standards development organization established to develop standard criteria and accredit organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data. These entities include electronic health networks, payers, financial services firms, and e-Prescribing and other solution providers.

EHNAC was founded in 1993 and is a tax-exempt 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. Guided by peer evaluation, the EHNAC accreditation process promotes quality service, innovation, cooperation and open competition in healthcare. To learn more, visit www.ehnac.org or contact info@ehnac.org.

Source: Ingenix