May 17, 2023 The partnership between Abyde & Kaizen combines their respective expertise in healthcare compliance & tech solutions to offer an unparalleled suite of services! “We are excited to have partnered with Abyde to bridge that gap in understanding and provide compliance to our practices in a continuously evolving technology landscape.”— Kaizen Technology Group’s CEO Jason McAninch CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Abyde, a leading provider of simplified HIPAA & OSHA compliance software, and Kaizen Technology Group, a premier provider of comprehensive IT solutions, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering efficient and secure compliance solutions to the dental industry. Abyde and Kaizen Technology Group’s partnership combines their expertise in healthcare compliance and technology solutions to offer an unparalleled suite of services designed to streamline and simplify HIPAA compliance for providers. With an increasing focus on data security and privacy, this partnership seeks to address the growing compliance challenges faced by dental practices in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Abyde CEO Matt DiBlasi added, “As someone who started the early part of my career in the MSP/IT world, helping independent practices with their technology and security, I see the need to have strong partnerships with organizations like Kaizen Technology Group. As Abyde continues to grow within the dental space and across the country, we will strategically align ourselves with companies that can help Abyde customers get their technical safeguards in compliance.” Kaizen Technology Group’s CEO Jason McAninch said, “Compliance is a daunting, ever-changing task. Due to many complexities, a lot of private practices are left with more questions than answers on where they stand with their compliance. We are excited to have partnered with Abyde to bridge that gap in understanding and provide compliance to our practices in a continuously evolving technology landscape.” Through this partnership, Abyde and Kaizen Technology Group aim to empower dental providers with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and maintain the highest data privacy and security standards. By simplifying compliance processes and implementing robust IT infrastructure, this collaboration will help practices focus on delivering quality care to their patients. About AbydeAbyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA and OSHA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated regulations could exist. For more information on Abyde, visit www.abyde.com. About KaizenKaizen is a technology company based in Overland Park, Kansas that provides medical and dental practices with technology solutions, support, and maintenance. Kaizen specializes in private practice IT management and provides all-inclusive IT services and support for practices across the country. For more information on Kaizen, visit www.kaizen.dental.
Maryland Optometric Association and Abyde deliver HIPAA compliance to independent eye care professionals
November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020, Tampa, FL – Industry-leading HIPAA compliance solution provider Abyde announced a new partnership with Maryland Optometric Association (MOA), offering a complete user-friendly HIPAA program to MOA’s members. Together with the Maryland Optometric Association, Abyde will provide MOA members with essential HIPAA compliance programs designed to compliment eye care practices’ day to day operations. The partnership will give MOA members exclusive access to a comprehensive HIPAA compliance solution that helps meet government-mandated HIPAA compliance requirements and safeguard their practices against common HIPAA violations. Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for independent eye care providers to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. The revolutionary approach to HIPAA compliance guides practices through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Security Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, dynamically generated policies and more. “Our partnership with Maryland Optometric Association will deliver Abyde’s intuitive solution to more eye care providers while helping them meet serious and essential government compliance requirements in significantly less time,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “We are thrilled to share valuable resources necessary to thrive in today’s environment with even more of Maryland’s eye care professionals.” “Abyde is an industry leader in HIPAA compliance, and we are confident their leading solution and user-friendly software will provide exceptional value to our members,” said Maryland Optometric Association Executive Director Jennifer Cohen, “This partnership will help our independent eye care providers meet important HIPAA requirements in a simple and stress-free way.” About Abyde Abyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About Maryland Optometric Association The Maryland Optometric Association is committed to advancing and empowering optometry in the state of Maryland. We work collectively to increase our scope of practice. We are committed to providing excellent and cost-effective educational tools and resources to all our members. We connect optometrists with one another and their communities to strengthen our overall mission. Read the full press release here.
Abyde Partners with the Echo Group to Expand HIPAA Compliance Among Behavioral Health Providers
November 12, 2020 November 12, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde has announced a new partnership with The Echo Group, an EHR and billing platform for behavioral health practices, delivering Abyde’s Industry leading HIPAA compliance software solution to The Echo Group’s users. This partnership expands Abyde’s solution further into the behavioral health industry, continuing to revolutionize HIPAA compliance and serve as a premier educational resource to mental and behavioral health providers. The Echo Group’s users will now have access to the necessary tools and support to implement a complete HIPAA compliance program, especially important as annual deadlines for HIPAA compliance requirements approach. Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for any sized behavioral health practice to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. The revolutionary approach to HIPAA compliance guides providers through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Security Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, customized policies and more. “We know that HIPAA compliance is a common gap among providers, and we’re thrilled to continue expanding across industries. This partnership will help more behavioral health practices alleviate the stressors of trying to comply with complex HIPAA requirements,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “HIPAA compliance is essential for any practice’s success, especially now, and we are honored to be a part of The Echo Groups offerings.” “When we saw Abyde’s solution, we knew our users would benefit from industry-leading resources and simplicity Abyde provides. We are always focused on the ever-changing needs of our users, and we know that joining forces with Abyde will streamline HIPAA requirements they may be struggling to meet,” said Allan Normandin, CEO of The Echo Group, “We are excited to work together to provide comprehensive tools to both implement and maintain a complete HIPAA compliance program.” About Abyde Abyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About The Echo Group The Echo Group, privately held since 1980, revolutionized electronic health records in the behavioral health industry with EchoVantage, the only EHR featuring a visual continuum of care timeline. EchoVantage is a core, integrated EHR platform with a complete suite of tools designed to conform to your workflow, meet compliance requirements, and increase productivity, enabling you to spend more time putting your clients. The Echo Group is located in Conway, New Hampshire, with an additional office in California. Echo has more than 80 employees dedicated to making the best behavioral health technology in the industry. Read the full press release here.
Abyde launches new educational partnership with Southern College of Optometry
October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde, an industry-leading, user-friendly HIPAA compliance software solution, today announced it has partnered with the Southern College of Optometry (SCO) to provide HIPAA Compliance training for SCO students and faculty. Abyde continues to pave the way with revolutionary approaches to educating future providers even before graduation, streamlining and enhancing the HIPAA education provided to SCO students and further expanding Abyde’s own services for educational institutions. Abyde, focused on HIPAA compliance education and tools for independent practices, continues to enhance their services for educational institutions, creating curated HIPAA content for promising future doctors. In addition to student-specific content, Abyde is bridging the gap between clinical training and professional practice by highlighting the role HIPAA plays in clinical operations. Through this new partnership, SCO has proven their commitment to industry-leading HIPAA compliance, supplementing a successful education program with additional insight and engaging HIPAA-specific content that further prepares their students for success after graduation. As part of their collaboration, Abyde offers exclusive discounts to SCO alumni as they graduate and join the eye care workforce. “As a leader in eye care, SCO is always looking to enhance our existing programs. Abyde has enabled SCO to use engaging remote training videos to provide comprehensive HIPAA education for our faculty and students. We’ve been able to streamline our own HIPAA compliance program, while adding valuable new ways for students to engage with important content they will need after graduation,” said Dr. Christopher Lievens, Chief of Internal Clinics at Southern College of Optometry, “Abyde has customized their training video schedule to meet our students needs and worked hand in hand with our faculty during the onboarding process.” “Abyde truly wants to revolutionize the HIPAA compliance industry, and there’s no better place to do so than as we educate the next generation of healthcare leaders. This collaboration with Southern College of Optometry fits squarely within our mission and provides an exciting opportunity to supplement an already exceptional curriculum with real-world applications,” added Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “We are confident that SCO’s students will be able to take our engaging content and be better prepared to enter the eye care workforce.” Abyde is a complete HIPAA program used by thousands of providers across the nation and covers the required Security Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, Business Associate Agreements, customized practice-specific policies, and more. About AbydeAbyde (Tampa, FL) is a software company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com or call 800.594.0883. About Southern College of OptometrySouthern College of Optometry was established in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1932. SCO is an independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education with more than 500 students and residents from 40 states. The Eye Center at SCO serves nearly 60,000 patients annually, helping make the college one of the top in the nation for clinical optometric education. Additionally, SCO opened a second clinic, University Eye Care, on the campus of The University of Memphis in 2013, and a third clinic, FocalPoint at Crosstown Concourse, in 2017. For more information on SCO, please visit http://www.sco.edu. Read the full press release here.
Abyde teams up with North Carolina Medical Society to deliver comprehensive HIPAA compliance solutions
October 7, 2020 October 7, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde announced today a new partnership with the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) to provide NCMS members with Abyde’s user-friendly HIPAA compliance software solution designed for independent practices. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has broken records in HIPAA enforcement this past month, including eight settlements totaling $10.8 million in fines. This ongoing enforcement activity emphasizes the continued importance of HIPAA compliance among providers and the need to proactively correct the gaps often found in practice’s compliance programs. Abyde’s collaboration with the NCMS emphasizes continued efforts to help more medical providers meet the government’s standards, improve their compliance programs, and gain the necessary tools to realize HIPAA compliance on an ongoing basis. Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for any size medical practice to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. Abyde’s revolutionary approach guides providers through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, customized policies and more. “Partnering with the NCMS emphasizes our joint commitment to helping more providers realize HIPAA compliance and better safeguard their practice against the common threats we’ve seen in recent HIPAA settlements,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “We are thrilled to be a part of the NCMS’ proactive approach to helping their providers experience stress-free HIPAA compliance and steer clear of hefty HIPAA fines.” “The North Carolina Medical Society is pleased to welcome Abyde to our Marketplace to help our members implement and maintain a complete HIPAA program, in the most comprehensive and user-friendly way possible,” said NCMS Vice President for Rural Health Systems Innovation Franklin Walker, MBA. “We look forward to working together to provide our members with valuable education and resources.” About Abyde Abyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About NCMS The North Carolina Medical Society is the oldest professional member organization in North Carolina, representing physicians and PAs who practice in the state. Founded in 1849, the Society seeks to provide leadership in medicine by uniting, serving and representing physicians and their health care teams to enhance the health of North Carolinians. Read the full press release here.
Abyde Chosen to Enhance Darkhorse Tech Dental Practice Users HIPAA Compliance Programs
September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020, Tampa, FL – Today Abyde announced its partnership with Darkhorse Tech as their preferred choice to deliver comprehensive HIPAA compliance to Darkhorse’s dental practice clients. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, it’s important for dental practice’s to understand how HIPAA impacts practice operations, technical safeguards and all that’s involved in implementing a complete HIPAA compliance program. Through this partnership, Darkhorse Tech clients are provided with industry-leading software and support to manage a compliance program that not only meets government requirements but alleviates HIPAA stress. Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for any sized dental practice to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. Abyde’s revolutionary approach guides providers through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Security Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, customized policies and more. “Partnering with Darkhorse Tech will help more practices realize HIPAA compliance and provide users with a complete, and successful operations and technology program,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “We are excited to be a part of Darkhorse Tech’s select solutions and to continue providing education and support to dental practices across the nation.” “Darkhorse Tech chose Abyde for its user-friendly software, educational resources, and perfect fit within our existing solutions. We couldn’t be happier to have Abyde as a partner,” said Reuben Kamp, CEO of Darkhorse Tech, “We are excited to work together on getting our customers up to HIPAA compliance standards, including protecting their practice and their patients in the best way possible.” About AbydeAbyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About Darkhorse TechDarkhorse Tech (New York) is a technology and Managed Services Provider specialized in serving dentists and dental specialties. We provide HIPAA Compliant Services to support practices such as Anti-Ransomware Technology, Managed Firewalls, Encrypted Email and Backup/Disaster Recovery Systems. On the hardware side, we can resell computer hardware and do full dental startup buildouts. We have been around since 2012 serving the dental community and for more info, visit www.darkhorsetech.com. Read the full press release here.
Abyde HIPAA Compliance Software Provider Launches Revolutionary Partnership with New England College of Optometry
July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020, Tampa, FL –Abyde, an industry-leading, user-friendly HIPAA compliance software solution, today announced it has partnered with the New England College of Optometry (NECO) to provide HIPAA Compliance training for NECO students and faculty. This first of its kind partnership has paved the way for streamlining and enhancing HIPAA education provided for NECO students, in addition to preparing future Doctors of Optometry to better understand HIPAA-compliance after graduation. Abyde, already known for revolutionizing HIPAA compliance, has taken new steps with their NECO partnership to create and curate HIPAA content specifically for promising future doctors. In addition to student-specific content, Abyde has now bridged the gap between clinical training and professional practice to highlight how HIPAA plays an important daily role for a covered entity. Through this new partnership, NECO has proven their commitment to HIPAA compliance in addition to a continuing, revolutionary approach to enhanced and engaging educational content that best prepares their students for success after graduation. As part of their collaboration, Abyde offers exclusive discounts to NECO alumni as they graduate and join the eye care workforce. “Abyde has enabled NECO to use the same HIPAA training platform for clinical faculty, staff, and student interns. This allows for continuity and consistency as we see patients across the NECO Clinical Network and send students out for their clinical rotations. Managing and tracking so many people at once would have been difficult, but now Abyde has customized our experience into a seamless process. They have been extremely responsive and supportive throughout the setup process.” Amy Moy, OD, FAAO, Chief Compliance Officer. “This opportunity and exciting new type of collaboration has allowed Abyde to expand its impact on the healthcare community by partnering with such a prestigious institution that is the New England College of Optometry,” added Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “We are continually challenging ourselves to go further, and we are delighted to play a part in NECO’s students graduating and launching successful, HIPAA-compliant practices of their own.” Used by thousands of providers across the nation, Abyde is a complete HIPAA program covering the required Security Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, Business Associate Agreements, customized practice-specific policies, and more. About New England College of OptometryNew England College of Optometry is an independent graduate college of optometry that educates students for careers in eye care delivery, research, and education. Founded in 1894, NECO is the oldest continuously operating school of optometry in the country and was the first to create an expansive clinical training network. We challenge students to think creatively about vision and sight and to contribute to the future of the field. In doing so, we provide quality optometric care to more than 150,000 individuals annually and serve the community through a network of healthcare organizations and access to vision screenings. www.neco.edu About AbydeAbyde (Tampa, FL) is a software company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com or call (800) 594-0883. Read the full press release here.
Abyde’s Industry Leading HIPAA Compliance Software Now Part of MSV Business Affiliate Program
July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde, offering a best-in-class HIPAA compliance software solution for medical practices, has joined the Medical Society of Virginia’s (MSV) Business Affiliate Program. Abyde offers MSV members protection from HIPAA compliance pitfalls through a user-friendly, complete HIPAA compliance program. This new partnership comes at a perfect time to help Virginia physicians overcome changes to HIPAA in 2020. The MSV Business Affiliate Program is designed to engage with companies that can offer exclusive rates, superior service, and competitive solutions to its membership of over 9,000 physicians, residents, medical students, and physician assistants. Dustin Beekman, Director of Business Development for MSV recognizes the value in this relationship. “We are very excited that Abyde has joined our Business Affiliate Program,” he said. “The opportunity this provides our members is the reason we started this program and an important part of our decisions to work with Abyde as an industry leader in HIPAA compliance.” “We are thrilled to work with a partner like MSV, especially during a time when it’s essential that we come together to help physicians across Virginia succeed,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “The passion behind MSV’s commitment to physician prosperity is evident, and we are honored to be a part of helping Virginia physicians meet HIPAA requirements even during a turbulent and changing climate like today’s.” The MSV Business Affiliate Program launched in January 2019 and was created to provide opportunities to both the MSV membership and Business Affiliates. Through this unique relationship, MSV will continue to be able to provide dynamic and comprehensive benefits to its membership. About Abyde Abyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About MSV The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) serves as the voice for more than 30,000 physicians, residents, medical students, physician assistants, and physician assistant students, representing all medical specialties in all regions of the Commonwealth. The association was founded in 1820 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. MSV strives to advance high-quality health care and make Virginia the best place to receive care and practice medicine. Read the full press release here.
Abyde partners with Acquios Alliance to deliver HIPAA compliance solutions to private practice optometrists
July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde, an intuitive and industry leading HIPAA compliance software solution for private practices, today announced it has joined Acquios Alliance’s network of top vendors to deliver exceptional HIPAA compliance solutions to their members. Abyde’s collaboration with Acquios Alliance helps alleviate the unique challenges private practice optometrists encounter by providing them with state of the art HIPAA compliance programs designed to reduce the time, resources and stress that accompanies a complete HIPAA program. Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for any sized eye care practice to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. Abyde’s revolutionary approach guides providers through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, customized policies and more. “As part of Acquios Alliance’s selective network Abyde is now poised to deliver exceptional HIPAA services designed specifically for the needs of an independent optometrist – which is a unique challenge,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “This partnership will allow us to provide the same comprehensive HIPAA solutions we are known for to a growing group of eye care providers.” “Acquios Alliance works to deliver solutions that connect our members to industry leaders, and our partnership with Abyde will help to fill needed gaps in practice’s HIPAA compliance programs,” said Rick Guinotte, CEO of Acquios Alliance. “Abyde’s HIPAA compliance solution is the best choice for our members, and we are proud to work together to help our optometrists continue to excel.” About Abyde Abyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About Acquios Alliance “Acquios Alliance is a membership program aimed at mitigating the unique challenges private practice optometrists face to help them thrive, independently. We partner with top vendors across the country in order to connect our members with the premium services they seek. Each of our vendor partners has a commitment to empowering the independence of the private practice optometry office. If your goal is independence and being unique, we are your advocate.” Read the full press release here.
Abyde joins Crystal Practice Management to expand HIPAA compliance among users
June 17, 2020 June 17, 2020, Tampa, FL – Abyde has announced a new partnership with Crystal Practice Management, an EHR and billing platform for optometrists, delivering Abyde’s Industry-leading HIPAA compliance software solution to Crystal Practice Management users. This partnership will provide Crystal Practice Management (PM) users with the tools necessary to implement a complete HIPAA compliance program, fulfilling essential, government-mandated HIPAA compliance requirements while streamlining providers’ time and resources spent on HIPAA. Abyde’s collaboration with Crystal PM showcases their mission to revolutionize HIPAA compliance by providing a simple, user-friendly solution that fits perfectly with eye care providers’ day to day operations. “We know that HIPAA compliance is a common gap among providers, and we’re thrilled to help Crystal PM users remove the stressors of trying to comply with complex HIPAA requirements,” said Matt DiBlasi, President of Abyde. “HIPAA compliance is essential for a practice’s success, especially now, and we are honored to be a part of Crystal PM’s offerings.” Abyde’s software solution is the easiest way for any sized eye care practice to implement and sustain comprehensive HIPAA compliance programs. The revolutionary approach to HIPAA compliance guides providers through mandatory HIPAA requirements such as the Risk Analysis, HIPAA training for doctors and staff, managing Business Associate Agreements, customized policies, and more. “Crystal Practice Management continues to focus on helping our providers save time and resources while getting the best solutions possible, and the Abyde program fits squarely into that goal,” said John Knaus, CEO of Crystal Practice Management, “We are thrilled to partner with an organization and solution that will provide instant value to our users.” About AbydeAbyde (Tampa, FL) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing HIPAA compliance for medical professionals. Launched in January 2017, Abyde was formed with the idea that there could exist an easier, more cost-effective way for healthcare providers to comply with government-mandated HIPAA regulations. For more information on Abyde visit abyde.com. About Crystal PMCrystal Practice Management is the ideal solution for a paperless office with more than 15 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Crystal PM provides offices with the most complete and customizable health records on the market, secure electronic claims for almost all insurance carriers, an exhaustive billing component, and a multi-doctor scheduling program. With both cloud and on-premise delivery options, Crystal Practice Management has multiple pricing options, but all options include at least one year of toll-free phone support and automatic software updates. For more information, visit www.crystalpm.com. Read the full press release here.