Our HIPAA/HITECH compliance services start by helping organizations determine whether they are considered a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA/HITECH. Understanding this status is critical, because if an organization does not handle protected health information (PHI) as defined by the regulations, HIPAA/HITECH compliance may not apply. We review the organization’s operations, data practices, and service offerings to clarify whether regulatory requirements are relevant. This step ensures that organizations can focus their efforts appropriately and avoid unnecessary compliance work. For those that are covered entities or business associates, we then guide them through the full scope of HIPAA/HITECH requirements to ensure proper protection of PHI.
For organizations that are subject to HIPAA/HITECH, we help strengthen internal controls and establish a culture of compliance across the organization. We review policies and procedures related to data handling, access management, and incident response, providing guidance to standardize operations and reduce variability in day-to-day practices. Our approach identifies gaps where security safeguards can be enhanced, ensuring PHI is protected and regulatory obligations are met. By addressing these areas, organizations can reduce the risk of breaches, demonstrate accountability, and foster trust with patients, clients, and partners.
Our HIPAA/HITECH compliance assessments follow a structured, collaborative process that combines interviews, documentation reviews, workflow mapping, and technical evaluations. We benchmark current practices against HIPAA/HITECH standards to identify strengths and areas needing improvement. After the assessment, we deliver a prioritized, actionable report that outlines specific steps for achieving and maintaining compliance. This report also fulfills the HIPAA/HITECH requirement for an annual (at minimum) risk assessment, providing organizations with a tangible tool to support ongoing compliance and risk management efforts.
