eDossea, a company that provides online tools for handling patient data, has expanded its secure online file-sharing service eDossea 1.0.  Unlike most online file-sharing programs, eDossea 1.0 was designed for healthcare file sharing within guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).  The program complements current digital systems, doesn’t conflict with practice management software, allows sharing between members and nonmembers, and includes secure online back-up of files.

With new enforcement of HIPAA affecting how dentists share patient records, eDossea is helping practices address the growing need to securely transfer files online.  The cloud-based eDossea 1.0 service allows dentists and oral specialists to share x-rays and associated files from a secure network when referring patients.

eDossea continues to add new features to the service, which are introduced instantly, without the need for additional software.  In addition to providing a way to securely transfer high-quality x-ray image, eDossea 1.0 now includes electronic referral forms and the ability to upload multiple images (such as series of bitewings) at once.  The program also allows online notes between doctors and provides the ability to send files to nonmembers of the program.  This can dramatically reduce time and expenses in the office. 

The Iowa-based company successfully introduced its services to the dental industry in 2011, after extensive beta usage with dentists and oral surgeons.   eDossea 1.0 is now in use by general dentists and a wide variety of specialists including periodontists, endodontists, orthodontists, and pediatric dentists.  By simplifying the system requirements, eDossea has enabled its system to be utilized by both digital and non-digital practices.

The eDossea 1.0 service is available for a monthly fee and does not require additional software, set-up, or training costs.  A free 30-day trial is available on the company's website: www.edossea.com.