Healthcare Regulatory & Security Compliances
Ensuring compliance is a seamless experience when partnering with EMed HealthTech. Our expert team develops healthcare softwares and apps that adhere to all applicable regulations.
Regulatory & Security Compliances in Healthcare
In healthcare, regulatory compliance refers to all stakeholders adhering to industry regulations and laws, including providers, payers, vendors, and not-for-profits. In healthcare, regulations mandate strict rules to ensure data privacy, patient safety, and quality of care. Healthcare compliance encompasses a wide range of practices and observes both internal and external regulations. Both small hospitals and major healthcare providers are subject to regulatory requirements.
Why is Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Required?
Regulatory Compliance is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and ensuring adherence to legitimate procedures while promoting a clear understanding of expectations.
Patient Safety
Healthcare regulatory compliance ensures that healthcare providers adhere to specific standards and guidelines designed to protect patient safety.
Legal and Ethical Obligations
Healthcare regulatory compliance helps organizations meet their legal and ethical obligations. Laws and regulations are in place to ensure that healthcare providers maintain a high standard of care, protect patient privacy, and prevent fraudulent activities.
Data Security and Privacy
Quality of Care
Regulatory compliance promotes the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Regulations often establish standards for clinical practices, documentation, and patient rights.
Industry Standards and Best Practices
Reimbursement and Insurance Coverage
Healthcare Regulatory Compliances Country Wise
Every country has certain healthcare regulations to follow while developing healthcare software solutions. Some of the major healthcare regulations are given below.
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: USA
HIPAA is a regulatory framework in the United States that safeguards patient privacy and ensures the security of healthcare information. These regulations dictate how sensitive healthcare information is to be managed and disclosed.
- To protect patient privacy and healthcare information security
- Handling and sharing of sensitive healthcare records
- Maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data
- Maintaining users' privacy and security of their healthcare information
IHE– Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise: Global
IHE is an initiative designed to enhance the communication and exchange of data between healthcare systems. By bringing together healthcare professionals, vendors, and standardization organizations, IHE creates guidelines to ensure seamless interoperability across various healthcare systems.
- To ensure interoperability between different healthcare systems
- Provides standardized profiles based on established frameworks like HL7 and DICOM
- Aims to improve patient care through better data exchange, reducing errors, and supporting informed decision-making
- Focuses on data security and privacy to ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA
GDPR– General Data Protection Regulation: Europe
GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Under the GDPR healthcare providers must ensure that they comply with the requirements of public authorities and demonstrate that they are adequately protecting patient information.
- It establishes strict rules for processing, storing, and transferring personal data, including healthcare information
- Handling patient data with care and meeting regulatory requirements
- Ensuring the secure handling of patient data
- Prioritizes data privacy, transparency, and individual rights
PIPEDA – Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act: Canada
PIPEDA is a privacy law in Canada that sets the ground rules for how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of for-profit, commercial activities across Canada.
- Set rules and requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
- Ensuring that patient data is handled with care and under Canadian privacy laws
- Secure environment for healthcare data, maintaining confidentiality, and protecting the privacy rights of Canadian users
DPDP Act – Digital Personal Data Protection Act: India
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is an Indian law enacted to regulate the processing of personal data while ensuring privacy and security. It establishes guidelines for collecting, storing, and sharing personal data, including health information, to protect individuals’ rights and promote responsible data governance.
- Protects individuals' personal and health data from unauthorized access and misuse
- Regulates the collection, processing, and sharing of digital personal data
- Ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and security through compliance measures
- Provides individuals with rights over their data, including access, correction, and consent management
- Mandates secure storage and transmission of sensitive data
- Enhances trust in digital healthcare services by ensuring data protection
ABDM -Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
& ABHA -Ayushman Bharat Health Account: India
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure in, India. The ABHA – Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a digital platform within the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) initiative in India.
- Enabling users to conveniently access and utilize their benefits
- This integration enhances the overall healthcare experience while guaranteeing seamless coverage for users in India.
HL7® – FHIR®: International
FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is an interoperability standard developed by HL7 (the Health Level 7 standards organization) designed to enable the exchange of healthcare data electronically between different systems in the healthcare industry.
- Exchange of health information between different systems and organizations
- The HL7 FHIR is committed to respecting the privacy of its members and visitors
- Improved coordination and collaboration in healthcare delivery
- Works across various countries and healthcare settings
DICOM-Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine: Global
DICOM is an international standard for managing, storing, transmitting, and sharing medical imaging information. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the interoperability of imaging devices and systems, ensuring secure and efficient communication of medical images across healthcare providers.
- Facilitates secure exchange of medical imaging data between devices and systems
- Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and security of patient imaging records
- Supports interoperability across different imaging devices and healthcare systems
- Provides standardization for storing and sharing medical images, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
- Protects patient privacy through secure transmission and data access control mechanisms
How EMed HealthTech Can Help to Implement Healthcare Regulatory Compliance?
We at EMed HealthTech, provide the best custom healthcare development services and solutions with all the necessary healthcare regulatory compliances
- Develop a Security Management Process
- Implement Technical Safeguards
- Implement Physical Safeguard
- Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures
- Provide Training for Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure Business Associate Compliance
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Can our HMS communicate with other healthcare software in place?
Yes, we provide a free trial for SaaS Pharmacy. Sign up for your Virtual Practice account here. You can try out the features of our platform for a 7-day trial period before subscribing to a plan of your choice. During the trial period, you can enjoy all features of the full-fledged multi-store model. Once a plan expires, you can choose a suitable plan based on your feature requirement. We recommend that you upgrade your account before the trial expires.
Can our staff work with the HMS from mobile devices?
Yes, our HMS supports secure access from any mobile device. Staff can log in through their smartphones or tablets and use essential features on the go. All data remains protected with encrypted connections and role-based access.
Can we scale up or extend the HMS in the future?
Yes, the HMS can be easily scaled or extended as your hospital grows. You can add new modules, users, or features anytime without disrupting existing operations. The system is designed to support long-term expansion smoothly.
What payment methods are accepted for subscription pharmacy?
We accept multiple secure payment methods for pharmacy subscriptions, including credit/debit cards, UPI, net banking, and major digital wallets. You can choose any convenient option during the checkout process.
After implementation, who is the owner of the data and AI models?
You retain full ownership of your hospital’s data and records even after implementation. The AI models used in the HMS remain platform-owned, but they only process your data securely without taking ownership of it. Your data stays private, protected, and under your control at all times.
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What is custom software development?
Custom software development involves creating tailored software solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your business.
Why should I choose custom software over ready-made solutions?
Choose custom software for tailored features, flexibility, and scalability that perfectly fit your business needs.
How long does it take to develop custom software?
Custom software development typically takes 3 to 9 months, depending on the project’s complexity, features, and scope.
Can you integrate custom software with my existing systems?
Yes, custom software can be seamlessly integrated with your existing systems to ensure smooth data flow and unified operations.
How much does custom software development cost?
The cost of custom software development depends on factors like project complexity, features, integrations, and development timeline.
Do you provide ongoing support and maintenance?
Yes, we provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your software stays secure, updated, and performs optimally.
What technologies do you use for development?
We use a wide range of modern technologies, including JavaScript, Python, .NET, Java, PHP, React, Angular, Node.js, and SQL/NoSQL databases, depending on your project’s needs and goals.