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www.SenditCertied.com / info@SenditCertied.com / Copyright 2007-2008 BioConrm. All rights reserv
SenditCertiied
WHITE PAPERIntroducing The ePackage: A Simple, Cost-Effective Solution
To Exchanging Conidential Information Over The Internet
By Stephen McAdams, CEO, SenditCertfied
1/1/2009
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Contents
Secure Email Communicaton: Why Should We Care? ...............................................................................3
Why the ePackage, How Does It Address The Problem?..........................................................................4
Email or ePackage?...................................................................................................................................5
Top Features & Benefits...6
Evaluatng the Efficacy of the ePackage..8
Mid Carolina Cardiology Case Study.9
What Is Unique About the SenditCertfied Soluton? ................................................................................12
Conclusion.13
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SecureEmail Communicaton: Why Should We Care?
Since the dawn of the Internet, standard email messaging has become one of the most streamlined and
easily accessible means of communicaton since the adapton and implementaton of the telephone.
Nearly every individual, small business and corporaton in the world uses email to communicate valuable
and ofen sensitve informaton both interpersonally, professionally, and across organizatonal
boundaries. Can we fathom a world where faxes and phone calls were stll the most effectve forms of
communicaton?
Unfortunately, with every great inventon comes offseng concerns and control issues. However, no
one imagined the extent to which email, user anonymity and the Internet could generate such
enormous challenges and complicatons.
What many individuals dont realize is when they hit Send the email message is sent via an unsecure
network with a vulnerable architecture, causing it to bounce from server to server and leaving multple
copies of that email in cyberspace before it eventually reaches the recipient. Known as store and
forward architecture, it has been reported that a recent trace of a typical email path interacts with 16
various devices or servers before being delivered into the intended recipients inbox.
With this idea in mind, it becomes obvious that standard email is an extremely dangerous and
vulnerable method for sending confidental informaton. Much like certfied mail sent via post was a
natural and necessary extension of the standard mail system; electronic mail (email) also requires a
specific level of security for special, classified, or confidental communicaton.
Control over the path of an email message is crucial when a Sender needs to communicate
informaton that is confidental or propriety in nature. Not only does this allow for the Sender to have
peace of mind, but the Recipient, in the case of medical records or financial informaton, can also be
ensured that his or her informaton does not fall into the wrong hands.
SenditCertfied offers an extremely high-level of control and provides a fully certfied method for
electronic message transfer via the ePackage. Delivery confirmaton from the Recipient is a key
differentator of the SenditCertfied ePackage technology. While courier services like FedEx provide
proof of delivery with their signature required opton, the ePackage takes this same idea and
applies it to email communicatons; in turn providing a higher level of security and assurance.
The most important messages ofen command true authentcaton of both partes. This goes beyondthe FedEx standard which delivers to anyone willing to sign. With regard to extremely secure
informaton, it is ofen necessary to ensure that only the intended recipient can take delivery of the
message. By sending confidental and proprietary messages via the patent-pending ePackage with
fingerprint authentcaton capabilites, both Sender and Receiver have the confidence that
communicaton between them is not vulnerable to various third party interventon.
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Why The ePackage, How Does It Address The Problem?
The Advent of the ePackage
In 2006, the Founders of BioConfirm, LLC created a division (SenditCerfied) specifically to address the
need for a fully cerfied secure email process for those messages that need special handling.
Employing the experse of several high-level government security experts and military personnel, the
company made several key findings with regard to an Ultra Secure and simple to use soluon: 1) a
private global pathway is necessary to provide a secure platorm for email message transfer; 2) this
platorm needs to be both web-based and offered as SAAS rather than sofware or hardware; 3)
fingerprint authencaon technology would be the ulmate soluon to fully cerfied transmission for
both Sender and Recipient. Thus, the ePackage was born.
What Is an ePackage?
An ePackage is a secure, electronic envelope that offers the Sender three forms of confidenal and
proprietary informaon transfer to the intended Recipient: 1) email message; 2) recorded audio
message up to 20 minutes in length; 3) file aachments of virtually any size. This unique, 100% secure
envelope is sent to the Recipient via the private pathway, and whether the Recipient is one office
cubicle, 100 zip codes, or 10,000 miles away, the ePackage is delivered safely and securely to their
inbox within seconds. And since the ePackage is controlled by the fully cerfied process, the sender has
the comfort of true proof of delivery.
Receiving an ePackage
Once the ePackage has been deployed, the Recipient either receives a mobile text messagenoficaon (if the Sender chooses the opon) that the ePackage has been delivered, or they simply
receive the ePackage alert in their standard email inbox. The Recipient then opens the email alert,
chooses Click Here To Take Delivery, and verifies that he or she is the intended recipient via checkbox,
email signature, or fingerprint authencaon. The level of authencaon is lef up to the sender and
thus varies depending on the nature of the informaon, Sender/Receiver agreements, and preferences
of both pares.
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Email Or ePackage? That Is The Queston.
Email is best for inter-personal or intra and inter-organizatonal informaton exchanges that require no
level of security or confidentality, and are relatvely unimportant in nature. An ePackage is most
effectve for communicatng items that are confidental or proprietary and/or if the person sending the
informaton is required, by law, to meet a partcular standard. Additonally, the ePackage ensures
recipients that you value the relatonship by taking the tme and making an effort to keep their
informaton private.
When is an ePackage the right choice for sending messages:o When you have a need for confidentalityo When the partes are deemed specialo If there is legal requirement to keep the informaton private
Examples:o PI-Private and Personal Informatono PHI -Protected Health Informatono PCI Personal Cardholder Informaton
Email features vs. ePackage features:o Speed and formality
Email - Super fast to compose and send ofen informal messages ePackage fast and easy but the process allows you to pause and avoid
mistakes and can even be recalled in case you do send by error
o Sent by private secure path Email is sent in a public way that can be compromised and is vulnerable to
outside partes
ePackage is send by a private path and cannot be compromised
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SenditCertfied ePackage: Top Features & Benefits
FEATURES BENEFITS
Private and Secure Pathway Users are assured that hackers/spam m ers cannot f ind or
access your communicat ion
D esigned for C om pliance C om m unicate under com pliance of gov ernm ent
m andates inc lud ing HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, and S B 1386
SAA S (Software as a Serv ice) Very quick to deploy. No software to download and no
updates to instal l
Recipient does not need a Se ndi tCert if ied account Send an eP ackage to anyone a R ecipient does not
have to be a registered user to receive an ePackage
Sender/Recipient Authent ication Only the intended recipient can access your secure
m essage. Addi t ionally , your Recipient has the comfort of
knowing that the ePackage w as sent by you, and only
you
Encryption O ther parties cannot read the m essage conten t
Proof and Acknowledgem ent of Del ivery Senders truly know i f and when y our Recipient has
received the ePackage by s im ply checking their
account and v iewing the ePackage status
Large fi le an d m ulti-f i le type c apab ili t ies Users hav e the com fort of knowing that large f iles of any
type can be sent and received wi thout frustration and
confusion
Secure Va ul t Storage Th e vault is a safe place to store sensitive files. Onc e
uploaded to the vault, a f i le is immediately available to
send again, n o addi t ional upload required
Integration and Adaptabil i ty Using the ePackage users are communicat ing to
cl ients and col leagues that theyve taken extraprecaut ions to ensure information is kept 100%
confide ntial. This bui lds trust and strengthens
relationships between part ies.
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Sign up and send from any websi te worldwide Simple process, and save s t im e for new and e xistingusers
Integrated voice m essage A dd a personal dim ension to your com m unication
Recal l Fix errors such as sending to wrong recipient, sending
incorrect information, adding fo rgotten attachments,
Com prehensive Event Log Knowledge o f the status of your messages and
attachments
Tex t A lert for S ender K now the m om ent your m essage is rece iv ed
Text A lert for R ecipient Increased awareness of an awai t ing message. Real-t im e
notif ication, adds importance
Secure Facil i ty
Conf idence that your inform ation is safe at al l t im es
C ustom er S upport Im m ediate he lp when needed
Code signing certi f ication
Bui lds customer and c l ient conf idence
Truste Certi f ication
Verif ied user privacy
Company branding opportuni ty Cl ients and custom ers wi l l feel assured that they are
working di rect ly wi th you, whi le the comp anys enhanced
image wi l l g ive you a com petit ive adv antage
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Evaluatng the Efficacy of the ePackage for Organizatonal Use
Organizatons evaluatng the use of the ePackage should first be able to measure how well it solves the
problem and how easily the soluton fits within their current business environment; if it does notfit
readily, then an evaluaton of how the change will be made is necessary.
Generally speaking, organizatonal efficacy with any new technology soluton or applicaton can and
should be measured by the following criteria:
User friendliness-- How easy is it to use, and does it require any additonal training? Does it
require extra sofware or plug-ins?
Business processes and current environment Does the soluton flow with existng processes,
and does it fit within the current environment of day-to-day actvites? Will it cause any
disrupton to my current operatons?
Implementaton and maintenance Does it require ample resources to implement and maintain.
If so what resources, and how much will maintenance cost?
Customer relatonsWill current and potental customers resist the new soluton? Will they feel
inconvenienced or frustrated?
ROI Does the soluton provide measurable ROI: money saved, customer acquisiton, etc? How
quickly will the benefit be notceable?
Security Is the soluton secure? Does it require any new security measures?
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ClientMid Carolina Cardiology
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
IndustryCardiology, Healthcare
SenditCertified provides HIPAA
compliant solution for one of
North Carolinas largest
cardiology groups
The ChallengeMid-Carolina Cardiology (MCC) is one of the largestcardiovascular groups in the Carolinas. Theyprovide some of the regions highest quality and mosteffective cardiovascular and preventive medicalservices.
For 10 years, Mid Carolina Cardiology has utilized arobust electronic medical records system. However,what was lacking was a methodology to upload andtransfer medical records electronically to otherproviders, hospitals and patients as well as a systemfor secure, HIPAA compliant email communicationwith patients.
The Solution
With this challenge in mind, MCC set out to find asolution to their problem. SenditCertified, a divisionof BioConfirm, LLC, initiated a private-beta trial with
MCC. The trial included communications withinsurance companies, doctor offices, patients, andmany other professional interactions. A specifictarget area for the trial involved 40 patients who wereto be given their test results through theSenditCertified platform that allows its users to send,receive and store sensitive information worldwideand is ultra-secure and simple to use.
Proof of ePackage Efficacy: Mid Carolina Cardiology Case Study
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The SenditCertified technology single-handedlyprovides the medical and healthcare industries with asimple approach to quickly and securelycommunicating with patients at a substantialsavings, remarked Steve McAdams, MD and CEO ofMid-Carolina Cardiology. The pitfalls of standardemail communication put medical professionals atrisk of violating HIPAA regulations, and thepenalties are extreme: this system fully addressesthese issues and provides multiple benefits.
The various stages of the trial included: patient data
and test results uploaded to the SenditCertifiedplatform; ultra secure data transmission and delivery;and electronic medical record transfers to referringphysicians and insurance companies. .
This system allowed us to keep the continuity ofcare intact, and did not require any additionalemployee trainingit was simple and easy to set up.Now our patients can receive their confidential testresults, a personal voice message from their doctor ornurse, and other important information viaSenditCertified while we remain in compliance
with all HIPAA regulations, continued McAdams.
The Results
Fifty percent of the patients surveyed providedfeedback on the SenditCertified ePackage. Of thosethat filled out the survey, only 2 had any technicaldifficulties or issues accessing their emails(ePackages), both of which had to do with the patientforgetting their pin or password, and all weresatisfied. All respondents found the service to be an
effective and helpful way for MCC to communicatewith them.Additionally, all respondents wished to continuereceiving email communication that will include testresults, explanations of medications, new medicationdosing instructions, and information about MCCsservices and new advice to improve patients health.
We were quite pleased with the survey results, saidMcAdams. We are looking forward to using theSenditCertified platform in conjunction with ourelectronic medical records system, as well as emailing
patients their test results and critical medicationdosing instructions.
About Mid-Carolina CardiologyMid Carolina Cardiology is one of the largestcardiovascular groups in the Carolinas with 35cardiology specialists, extending its servicethroughout the Piedmont area.
The mission of Mid-Carolina Cardiology is tocontinue to be the region's highest quality, mosteffective provider of personalized cardiovascular and
preventive medical services.
About SenditCertifiedSenditCertified is a division of BioConfirm, LLC.The company was formed in 2006 by a group of top-industry IT professionals whose vast experience inresearching and developing ground-breakingbiometric technologies led to the creation of thepatent-pending ePackage.
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1. How many ePackages (secure emails) did you receive from Average Per Patient 3.2 Mid Carolina Cardiology? 2. Did you have any issues or technical problems accessing the ePackages (secure emails)? Yes 15.00% No 85.00% IfYes,pleaseexplain
I forgot my "PIN" (last 4 digits of SSN) the first time I got an email, but the help number answered my question quickly.
The first one I did not know the password 3. At any time, did you contact the SenditCertified help desk for support? Yes 5.00% No 95.00% 4. If you received at least one ePackage (secure email) from MCC how would you assess your experience with this Satisfied 65.00% secure communication system: Highly Satisfied 25.00% Not Satisfied 5.30% 5. Did you find this secure communication service to be an effective and helpful way for MCC to communicate with you? Yes 95.00% No 5.00% 6. If MCC adopts this as a continuing service, do you wish to continue receiving e-mail communication that will include test results, Yes 100.00% explanations of medications, new medication dosing instructions, No 0.00% and information about MCCs services and new advice to improve your health? IfNo,pleaseexplain I would continue with this service, but I do miss the personal touch and opportunity to discuss the results etc. that aphone call provides. Yes, it is good but I like a phone call to. For Questions I may have. 7. How would you say the ePackage (secure email) system compares to your previous forms of communication with MCC? E-mail is better 45.00% E-mail is significantly better 40.00% E-mail is not better 15.00% 8. Would you recommend this ePackage (secure email) service used by Mid Carolina Cardiology. Yes 95.00% No 5.00%
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Paent Survey Results
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What is unique about the SenditCerfied soluon?
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Conclusion
SenditCerfied believes that the patent-pending ePackage has the full ability to ensure secure
communicaon between both Sender and Receiver, and will virtually create a new, gold-standard for
how pares send and receive sensive, confidenal, and proprietary informaon via the internet.
Furthermore, both individuals and companies can benefit from incorporang the ePackage into their
everyday communicaon distribuon acvies. SenditCerfied customers can be assured that they are
adhering to certain government regulaons; are gaining client confidence by taking extra precauons
with sensive informaon; and are establishing brand credibility.
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