Zirmed achieves EHNAC HNAP accreditation

ZirMed®, a leading national provider of revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare providers, announced yesterday it has achieved full accreditation with the Healthcare Network Accreditation Program (HNAP) from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC). EHNAC's HNAP accreditation recognizes excellence in health data processing and transactions, and indicates compliance with industry-established standards and HIPAA regulations.

Through a consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated ZirMed in areas of privacy measures, systems availability and security infrastructure. In addition, EHNAC reviewed ZirMed's process of managing and transferring protected health information and determined that it meets or exceeds all EHNAC criteria and industry standards.

By completing the rigorous accreditation process, ZirMed demonstrates to its clients that it adheres to the strictest industry standards, and that it willingly participates in a comprehensive, objective evaluation of its business.

"Healthcare providers are becoming more astute in the partners they select to process healthcare and financial transaction information. ZirMed is committed to remaining as a leader in dealing with such sensitive information," comments Jim Lacy, ZirMed's CFO and General Counsel. "EHNAC accreditation represents an essential seal of quality for healthcare providers. It's becoming a requirement for customers seeking a revenue cycle management partner."

"Through EHNAC HNAP accreditation, ZirMed has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring the security and privacy of health data processing and transactions for its customers," says Lee Barrett, executive director of EHNAC. "We are honored to have ZirMed join our select group of HNAP-accredited organizations and congratulate them on this achievement."