Is Cbeyonds Network compliant with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements?
Cbeyond is not a “Covered Entity” or “Business Associate” as defined by the HIPAA regulations; therefore HIPAA requirements do not apply to Cbeyond’s network. Cbeyond simply provides a connection for you to transfer voice and data communications. It is your responsibility, however, to ensure that the applications used and the methods in which you transfer information over our connection are done in compliance with the HIPAA requirements. For more information, please refer to the HIPAA guidelines. Additional information on HIPAA can be found in this document by Cisco Systems “Network Security Solutions for Health Care – Making HIPAA SAFE.” (56k pdf) It is not necessary for Cbeyond to sign a Business Associate agreement for Protected Health Information, because Cbeyond has access to such protected health information only on a random or infrequent basis to perform services or as required by law. The services contract governing our relationship with each customer covers the safeguarding of
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