Compliance

AI receptionist meets HIPAA standards while working with Kareo: encrypted calls, audit trails, secure sync

Every call is encrypted, recorded securely, and integrated with Kareo via a HIPAA-compliant API. Call summaries and audit logs are traceable for compliance reviews and state board audits.

How it pays back

Kareo integration is auditable

Every appointment or demographic write to Kareo is timestamped and logged. You can trace who booked the appointment, when, and from which call.

No breach risk from third parties

Patient data is transmitted only between MedReception and Kareo via encrypted API. No voicemail systems, answering services, or cloud storage expose HIPAA data.

Call recordings are secure

Recordings are encrypted, stored in HIPAA-certified data centers, and accessible only to authorized staff. You control retention and deletion.

State board inspection-ready

Audit logs, call summaries, and appointment confirmations are organized and exportable for compliance reviews or complaints.

End-to-end TLS security

All calls encrypted for voice and data

HIPAA-compliant API

Direct Kareo integration with BAA and audit trail

Structured audit logging

Every chart write timestamped and traceable

Frequently asked questions

Does MedReception hold a BAA with Kareo?

MedReception holds a BAA as a HIPAA Business Associate. We integrate with Kareo via a HIPAA-compliant API that meets all requirements for PHI transmission and storage.

What exactly is encrypted during the call?

Voice (call audio), caller ID, patient information spoken during the call, and all data transmitted to Kareo are encrypted. No plain-text data is stored or transmitted outside the secure channels.

How long are call recordings kept?

By default, 90 days. You can adjust retention based on your compliance policy. After the retention period, recordings are permanently deleted from our secure servers.

Can our staff review call recordings?

Yes, with permission controls. You set which staff can listen to calls — for example, only managers and clinical leads. All access is logged.

What if there's a HIPAA complaint or audit?

You have full access to call summaries, appointment records, audit logs, and compliance reports. Export or provide to investigators as needed. We can also produce a compliance certification letter.

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