Legal aspects of the medical record play a vital role in the
day-to-day functioning of our clients. We need to be overtly aware of the legal
environment in order to be above board with our clients. All MedGlobe staffers
must adhere to the strictest confidentiality requirements in dealing with
information that we are privy to.
Due to the fast changing pace in the information technology
world, protection and in accordance with HIPAA regulations, MedGlobe housed
equipment is protected by a firewall across its network in addition to SSL 128
bit encryption. MedGlobe maintains rigorous security standards and procedures
regarding unauthorized access to customer information. To ensure the security,
confidentiality, and privacy of all data being transferred, MedGlobe utilizes
SSL, secure https, 128-bit encryption, and other secure transfer procedures
commonly used by the industry for the same reason. MedGlobe supplies you with a
username and password, which is your key to your information.
The medical record and all reports included therein are the
property of the physician client. All information in the medical reports is
also the property of the physician client. It is the policy of MedGlobeInc.com
to adhere to the strict confidentiality standards for this information.
It is the policy of MedGlobeInc.com to adhere to the strict
confidentiality standards for this information. Absolutely no information
contained in any medical report is to be released to any person other than the
physician client or their authorized representative.
Further, employees and independent contractors are forbidden to
discuss the particulars of any reports with friends, family, or acquaintances.
All of our employees and independent contractors must sign a confidentiality
agreement. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in immediate dismissal
of the employee or independent contractor, and entrance into the employee's
personnel file of the reason for his/her dismissal.
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