How can a pharmacy ensure the authenticity, integrity, non-repudiation and confidentiality of the electronically transmitted prescription?
The RelayHealth eScript service employs a high degree of security consciousness to protect the integrity, privacy and confidentiality of prescriptions transmitted, including: • Prescriber authentication during registration process • Single, centrally managed database • Firewall isolation of RelayHealth servers • Embedded SSL technology — a protocol that delivers server authentication, data encryption and data integrity • Role-based usage • Unique username and passcode • Automatic sign off after period of inactivity • Audit trail of user activity Further, to ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy are maintained, RelayHealth: • Established and continues to enforce a rigorous privacy policy governing the collection and use of data • Implemented a patient privacy issues reporting mechanism • Employs a team of privacy personnel to address and monitor privacy issues
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