7 Software Testing Tips for HIPAA Compliance (Infographic)

Electronic data interchange, or EDI, is a way for business documents to be easily communicated between computers in a standard format. This unified format allows healthcare professionals to carry out efficient automation of work processes and increase positive client experiences. With the digitalization of the healthcare industry, it’s imperative that you implement EDI in your healthcare systems to improve overall data analytics and save costs. In this article, we answer the question, “what is healthcare EDI?” You will also learn how to incorporate EDI testing and comply with modern EDI standards.

In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) defined standards for safeguarding all patients' sensitive and confidential data. The act requires health insurance providers to enforce strict privacy and security rules, each designed to protect the patient and all electronically protected health information, known as ePHI.

Audit testing is an important part of the software quality assurance process. When conducting an audit, businesses examine the procedures followed, the testing methods employed, the tools that were used, and the user experiences. This helps them see how they stack up against the performance expectations of the target audience and how the software can meet the target audience’s needs and demands.