What is HIPAA in Canada?
If you’ve ever heard of HIPAA in Canada and wondered how it affects healthcare here, you’re not alone. In the US, people’s health information is protected under the HIPAA law. While in Canada, HIPAA isn’t exactly a law, but it still makes a major difference in how the country protects and manages the health data […]
How PIPEDA Affects Your Personal Health Information in Canada
Any data related to health is sensitive and is meant to be kept confidential. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal law that protects your information when you visit a doctor, fill a prescription, use a health app, or talk to a health insurance company. But what exactly does it […]
How HIPAA Protects Your Medical Records
Your medical records contain personal information about your health. This includes your doctor visits, test results, and prescriptions. It is important to keep this information private and protected. That is exactly what HIPAA does. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a law in the United States that protects your […]
Compliance in the Cloud: How to Stay HIPAA & PIPEDA-Compliant When Managing IME Data
Handling sensitive health data comes with serious responsibilities. For insurance companies, especially those managing IMEs, regulatory compliance with frameworks like HIPAA (U.S.) and PIPEDA (Canada) isn’t optional — it’s mandatory. Understanding the Risk IME workflows involve PHI (Protected Health Information) moving between providers, insurers, lawyers, and possibly claimants. A single weak point — like […]
Why Role-Based Access and Stakeholder Visibility Are Game Changers for IME Coordination
IME cases involve multiple parties — insurers, lawyers, healthcare providers, and claimants — each needing access to specific information at different stages. Without clear role-based controls, miscommunication and data spillage are inevitable. The Visibility Problem In most insurance workflows, access to IME-related data is fragmented. A claims adjuster may need to chase down a […]
From Paper to Platform: Building a Defensible IME Workflow That Insurers Can Rely On
In the world of insurance claims, an Independent Medical Examination (IME) can be the deciding factor between claim approval, delay, or dispute. But for many insurance teams, managing IMEs is still a paper-heavy, manual process that leaves room for error — and risk. Why Defensibility Matters A defensible IME is one that holds up […]
The Future of IMEs: How Insurance Companies Can Streamline Claims Through Technology
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) have long played a crucial role in the insurance claims process. Whether evaluating injury claims, disability cases, or return-to-work scenarios, IMEs provide the unbiased medical evidence needed to support fair outcomes. However, the traditional IME workflow—often reliant on manual coordination, siloed communication, and delayed reporting—has become a bottleneck in an industry […]
