HIPAA Compliant Translation Services

HIPAA, also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a federal law requiring the creation of national standards in order to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent. The HIPAA privacy rule was issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS).

HIPAA-compliant translation involves the safe and secure transfer of files and documents for translation. Every healthcare organization strives to deliver HIPAA-compliant treatment to its patients. HIPAA-compliance translation ensures all patient information and other health-related documents are translated efficiently. Documents containing PHI (Patient Health Information) need to be translated securely, so as to avoid any breach of personal information.

As part of providing secure translations, a challenge of healthcare information is the compliance and adherence to HIPAA-compliance measures. Translators must ensure the privacy of translation projects throughout the translation process. Owing to the sensitivity of patient records and healthcare material, it is imperative that translators deliver healthcare projects on time.

To ensure compliance with HIPAA standards, it is important to ensure that a translation vendor has the right translators for the job. These translators for HIPAA-compliant translation should preferably have experience in handling HIPAA-compliant documents and text. To make sure all projects assigned to these translators are HIPAA-compliant, it is recommended to use the services of outsourced translation vendors who have skilled translators and proofreaders.

HIPAA compliance essentially aims to increase the efficiency of medical translation projects, allowing them to be used for the welfare of the community. It is also required for insurance coverage of American workers and their families. In addition, adhering to HIPAA compliance when handling patient files ensures a reduction in healthcare abuse and fraud, while ensuring confidential handling and protection of patients’ protected health information.