HERAE (www.herae.com), one of the nation’s largest healthcare payment services providers, announces today 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 the consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated HERAE (pronounced “hurray”) in areas of privacy measures, systems availability and security infrastructure. In addition, EHNAC reviewed the organization’s process of managing and transferring protected health information and determined that the organization meets or exceeds all EHNAC criteria and industry standards. Through completion of the rigorous accreditation process, the organization demonstrates to its constituents, adherence to strict standards and participation in the comprehensive, objective evaluation of its business.

“EHNAC standards are some of the most stringent in the industry, and knowing HERAE processes meet or exceed that level of excellence is something our customers and employees can be proud of,” said Jim Ribelin, HERAE CEO. “Our job is to effectively and affordably process electronic healthcare payments and reimbursements for our clients, which typically includes private information that must be afforded the highest security.”

HERAE is a San Diego-based company providing electronic healthcare payment services and electronic remittance advice (ERA) to healthcare providers and financial institutions across the country. The company leads the market where the financial services and healthcare industries intersect regarding paperless healthcare remittance, ERA processing and electronic funds transfers (EFTs). HERAE’s technology solutions help the healthcare industry focus on the triple bottom line — people, planet and profits — by reducing costs for healthcare providers, creating peace of mind for patients, and supporting a greener planet.

 “Through EHNAC HNAP accreditation, HERAE has demonstrated a 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 HERAE join our select group of HNAP-accredited organizations and congratulate them on this achievement.”

About HERAE
A privately owned limited liability company based in San Diego, California, HERAE is one of the nation’s largest healthcare payment services providers and offers Direct Deposit for Healthcare. HERAE’s paperless process has been implemented by healthcare providers of all sizes, including university medical institutions, hospitals, labs and physician groups since 2005  HERAE also distributes its private label or co-brand solution through financial institutions and value added resellers (VARs) throughout the United States. Through its unique focus on healthcare billing challenges, electronic remittance advice and solutions for the financial industry, HERAE has developed a paperless process that provides the payment network between healthcare providers, payers and banks. On the Net: www.herae.com or call 888-41-HERAE (888-414-3723).

About EHNAC
The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) is a voluntary, self-governing standards development organization established to develop standard criteria and accredit organizations that electronically exchange healthcare data. These entities include electronic health networks, payers, financial services firms, and e-Prescribing and other solution providers.

EHNAC was founded in 1993 and is a tax-exempt 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. Guided by peer evaluation, the EHNAC accreditation process promotes quality service, innovation, cooperation and open competition in healthcare. To learn more, visit www.ehnac.org or contact info@ehnac.org.

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