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PokitDok Demonstrates Commitment to Security Through SOC 2® Type II CertificationPokitDok, a platform-as-a-service that enables healthcare organizations to quickly bring modern commerce experiences to market, today announced its successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2® Type II engagement with the receipt of its Independent Auditor's Report attesting to the company's internal controls surrounding data security. Based upon the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Trust Services Principles and Criteria, the SOC 2® Type II audit is recognized as the authoritative standard by which an organization's controls can be evaluated for both design and operational effectiveness. The process involved a comprehensive and rigorous examination of PokitDok's practices, policies, procedures and tests of the controls related to the Security trust service principle, culminating in the formal report prepared by the independent auditing firm IS Partners, LLC. "In healthcare, data security is paramount, so it's essential that rigorous security practices and controls are implemented and maitained," said Ted Tanner, Jr., co-founder and CTO of PokitDok. "PokitDok is pleased to demonstrate our commitment to security by achieving SOC 2® Type II certification, and the assurances that such a trusted standard brings with it." The SOC 2® Type II audit serves as the foundation of PokitDok's information security and assurance strategies, with audits performed each year to ensure continued effective operations of the control and compliance. About PokitDok, Inc. - PokitDok provides a platform-as-a-service that enables healthcare organizations to quickly bring modern commerce experiences to market. From identity management and scheduling to claims processing and payment optimization, PokitDok offers unmatched speed to market and scalability across the healthcare value chain. PokitDok maintains trading partner agreements with health insurers and payers that enable data access to more than 4,900 plans and affiliates, representing 93 percent of the U.S. covered population. PokitDok is based in San Mateo, CA (News - Alert) and Charleston, SC, and powers DokChain, blockchain for healthcare. About IS Partners, LLC - IS Partners, LLC is a Certified Public Accounting firm registered with the AICPA and PCAOB, and is a recognized authority for SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity PCI (News - Alert), HITRUST and related attestation services. The firm serves clients in all major service industries throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The firm's SOC audit teams are comprised of experts in the areas of accounting, information technology, internal controls, and business process auditing. IS Partners, LLC has various locations throughout the United States, including Pennsylvania and Arizona. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180417005494/en/ |
