Do medical transcription outsourcing companies strictly follow HIPAA rules and regulations?
HIPAA compliance is a basic requirement for transcription. If you plan to outsource outside USA,you may try Sterling IT Center,India- http://www.sterlit.com/home.htm . They are good.They charge 6.5 cents/line of 65 characters.
Under HIPAA, medical transcription outrsourcing companies are not directly covered but are considered business associates. However, they are required to have business associate agreements which outlines their responsibilities. Watch out though because some state laws as well as the new Stimulus Bill (ARRA) directly covers outsourcing companies.
It is mandatory for a medical transcription companies to follow HIPAA rules and regulations. As you want a trustworthy company I would suggest you Acroseas Global Solutions.They give an accuracy of 98.8% accuracy at an economical cost. They have a HIPAA compliant work which is also very timely. If you want to get your free sample medical transcription from them?
