eDossea program improves security, adds communication functions, meets HIPPA guidelines

eDossea, a provider of online tools for handling patient data, has expanded its secure online file-sharing service, eDossea 1.0. Unlike most online file-sharing programs, eDossea 1.0 was designed for health-care file sharing within guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The program complements current digital systems, doesn’t conflict with practice management software, enables sharing between members and nonmembers and includes secure online back-up of files.

With new enforcement of HIPAA affecting how dentists share patient records, eDossea is helping practices address the growing need to securely transfer files online. The cloud-based eDossea 1.0 service enables dentists and oral specialists to share X-rays and associated files from a secure network when referring patients.

eDossea continues to add new features to the service, which are introduced instantly without the need for more software. In addition to providing a way to securely transfer high-quality X-ray images, eDossea 1.0 now includes electronic referral forms and the ability to upload multiple images (such as series of bitewings) at once. The program also enables the sharing of online notes between doctors and enables the sending of files to nonmembers of the program. This can dramatically reduce time and expenses in the office.

The Iowa-based company successfully introduced its services to the dental industry in 2011, after extensive beta usage with dentists and oral surgeons. eDossea 1.0 is now in use by general dentists and a wide variety of specialists including periodontists, endodontists, orthodontists and pediatric dentists.

By simplifying the system requirements, eDossea has enabled its system to be used by both digital and non-digital practices.

The eDossea 1.0 service is available for a monthly fee and does not require additional software, set-up or training costs.

A free 30-day trial is available.