HNAP accreditation highlights strength of security infrastructure and adherence to health data processing standards
Wichita, KS, June. 16, 2016 – Pulse Systems, Inc., an industry-leading provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR), Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and Revenue Cycle Management solutions, announced today it has achieved full re-accreditation with the Healthcare Network Accreditation Program (HNAP) for Electronic Health Networks (EHN) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC).“We are especially proud of this recognition as it highlights our commitment to excellence in privacy and security,” said Jeff Burton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Systems, Inc. “This accreditation sends a message to our clients that not only do we understand the intricate sensitivities involved in the electronic transmission of protected health information, we also continue to comply with industry-established standards and HIPAA regulations.”Through the consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated Pulse’s privacy measures, systems availability, security infrastructure and its process of managing and transferring protected health information. Through completion of the rigorous accreditation process, EHNAC determined that Pulse Systems meets or exceeds all EHNAC criteria and industry standards.“At a time of heightened regulatory concerns, it is responsible health care organizations such as Pulse that we applaud for taking the extra steps to ensure trust with all their stakeholders and customers that they’re adhering to the latest standards in privacy, security and confidentiality,” said Lee Barrett, Executive Director of EHNAC. “In order to earn EHNAC HNAP accreditation, organizations are required to demonstrate excellence and a commitment to ensuring the security and privacy of health data processing and transactions for their customers.”About PulseSystems, Inc:Pulse provides certified, integrated, electronic health care management systems to thousands of providers across more than 40 specialties nationwide. Pulse’s award-winning, interoperable technology platform includes easy-to-use, cost-efficient EHR, Practice Management, e-prescribing, Billing and Collections, and Revenue Cycle Management solutions. Pulse is committed to helping our physician partners gain greater workflow efficiencies, reduce costs and achieve Meaningful Use incentives – all supported by our best-in-class client support, training and implementation services.Pulse is part of the Cegedim Healthcare Software division, owned and operated by Cegedim, a global health care technology company. To learn more or to request a demonstration of Pulse’s solutions, please visit us at www.pulseinc.com or call 1.800.444.0882.About Cegedim:Founded in 1969, Cegedim is an innovative technology and services company in the field of digital data flow management for healthcare ecosystems and B2B, and a business software publisher for healthcare and insurance professionals. Cegedim employs more than 3,600 people in 11 countries and generated revenue of €426 million in 2015. Cegedim SA is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: CGM).To learn more, please visit: www.cegedim.comAnd follow Cegedim on Twitter: @CegedimGroupAbout EHNAC:The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) is a voluntary, self-governing standards development organization (SDO) established to develop standard criteria and accredit organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data. These entities include accountable care organizations, electronic health networks, EPCS vendors, eprescribing solution providers, financial services firms, health information exchanges, health information service providers, management service organizations, medical billers, outsourced service providers, payers, practice management system vendors and third-party administrators.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, contact info@ehnac.org, or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.Contacts:Chelsea StinnettPulse SystemsSenior Marketing AnalystTel.: 800.444.0882 x1520Aude BalleydierCegedimMedia RelationsTel.: +33 (0)1 49 09 68 81
