Jopari Completes Annual SSAE 16 Type II SOC 1 Audit With No Exceptions
Internal Controls Safeguarding Clients’ Data Fully Attested
CONCORD, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Jopari Solutions Inc., a leading supplier of integrated medical transaction EDI products and services to the Property and Casualty and Group Health markets, today announced successful completion of its SSAE 16 Type II SOC 1 audit for the 2012 calendar year audit period. The audit was conducted by AuditOne, Inc.
AuditOne evaluated the Company’s adherence to carefully documented assertions regarding design suitability and operating effectiveness of internal controls and control objectives. Again this year, AuditOne found no exceptions in their review process.
Jopari’s latest SSAE 16 Type II audit marks the second consecutive annual audit period in which the Company’s data security and integrity of client data have been attested without exception through the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts’ (AICPA) benchmark compliance reporting. AuditOne provided independent third party verification of Jopari management’s assertion that policies and procedures are both correctly designed and operating effectively to achieve control objectives throughout the specified audit period.
Jopari is fully committed to SSAE 16 Type II audits. A growing number of publicly traded companies subject to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance rely on Jopari as trusted partner, fiduciary agent and business associate.
“We utilize exceptionally sophisticated internal controls to address and manage our operational risk,” said J.R. “Steve” Stevens, Jopari’s CEO. “Our entire team is dedicated to preserving the integrity and security of third party information and data entrusted to us. Toughness and reliability of our internal controls is crucial to our operations and important to our reputation as a preferred vendor. We dedicate part of our annual budget to reviewing, updating and auditing our information security policies, processes, standards and procedures. Rigorous AICPA sanctioned audits represent an investment in our customers and new clients, as well as our own productivity and accountability.”
Since 2004, Jopari has been delivering innovative and highly reliable administrative transaction products that benefit insurance Payer and healthcare Provider workflow efficiencies and productivity. Jopari’s customers include many of the leading U.S. based insurance companies, provider organizations, managed care organizations and medical banking intermediaries that partner with Jopari to streamline business processes, ensure compliance with federal and jurisdictional requirements, and maximize the value of their competitive offerings.
About SSAE 16
The Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 addresses a service organization’s internal controls. Issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), it is considered the authoritative guidance standard for service organizations. SSAE 16 was adopted by the American Institute of CPAs(® )(AICPA) in an effort to establish a more uniform reporting standard.
About Jopari
Jopari Solutions, Inc. is a SSAE 16 Type II attested technology products company supplying integrated eBill compliance and payment solutions to workers’ compensation, auto medical and healthcare payers and providers. Jopari has established an extensive nationwide connectivity network directly with providers, practice management systems, clearinghouses and payers; and offers innovative solutions for the management of attachments. Jopari’s products have enhanced providers’ and payers’ ability to manage medical bills, attachments, and disbursements, allowing reductions in associated expenses as well as compliance with applicable federal rules and jurisdiction eBill/ePay regulatory requirements. For more information, please visit www.jopari.com, email info@jopari.com, or call us at 800.903.7799.
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