As we continue to reflect on the ways that digital health can enhance the patient journey, it is essential to discuss a missing element that underpins these advancements: data privacy and compliance. Patient trust is the foundation of effective healthcare, and data protection is paramount. Mishandled patient information, whether through breaches or improper usage, not only compromises the privacy of individuals - but erodes trust in the healthcare system.

Mozzaz is happy to announce that we have successfully completed our third annual SOC-2 Type II Compliance Audit with no stated exceptions. This accomplishment demonstrates our continued commitment to safekeeping organizational data for our clients and business alike.  In this blog, we’ll explain what a SOC 2 report is, what it covers, and what it means for the organizations we serve.

There are three kinds of companies that exist in the world today. Those that have been breached, those that don’t know they’ve been breached and those that will be breached. While this may seem to be a rather pessimistic view of the business landscape, time and time again we’ve seen that no matter how secure companies appear to be on the surface, there is no way to be 100% secure from all internal and external threats. This is why compliance polices & procedures are so important for organizations of any size to implement.

The new CMS rules are upon us, and they are here to stay! Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a deadline of May 1, 2021 for their new admission, transfer and discharge (ADT) notification requirements. A part of their larger Interoperability and Patient Access rule, it applies to all hospitals, including behavioral health and critical access hospitals (1). This initiative signals a shift in thinking that will benefit patients, encourage collaboration amongst providers and improve healthcare outcomes.