Can Online Patient Interaction be HIPAA Compliant?

As more and more patients are turning to the Internet to conduct a consultation for aesthetic surgery, the need for total patient privacy and HIPAA compliancy has never been greater. This interview with San Francisco board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Scott Mosser, explains the importance of HIPAA compliancy and what steps an aesthetic practitioner can take to be compliant. Dr. Mosser utilizes AestheticLink, an integrated software solution that is HIPAA compliant and endorsed by leading malpractice insurance companies. With a busy Bay Area practice, Dr. Mosser uses AestheticLink for a multitude of purposes including virtual consulting, patient tracking, inventory control and marketing. His philosophy of improvement through plastic surgery happens through establishing harmonty, not by manipulating a patient's fundamental appearance. Enhancing people’s lives and witnessing positive changes in self confidence are key reasons Dr. Mosser chose plastic surgery as his profession, and are the reasons that he loves performing plastic surgery everyday. Patient privacy is important to Dr. Mosser. Learn more at www.drmosser.com.