HIPAA
HIPAA compliance necessitates the secure management of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), ensuring its safe handling, and conducting regular risk assessments as part of a formal Risk Management Program.
Covered Entities (CEs) and Business Associates (BAs) are both required to establish and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
Why Do You Need HIPAA?
The healthcare sector encounters ongoing cybersecurity challenges, driven by the substantial value of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Without robust cybersecurity measures and effective risk management, organizations face potential penalties, reputational damage, and patient data security issues.
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Avoids Legal & Financial Penalties
Non-compliance can result in severe fines, legal actions, and reputational damage, making adherence to HIPAA regulations essential for Covered Entities (CEs) and Business Associates (BAs).
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Protects Patient Privacy & Data Security
HIPAA compliance ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Protected Health Information (PHI), preventing unauthorized access, breaches, and identity theft.
Accorian’s HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Has your organization identified and documented where all protected health information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI) is created, processed, stored and transmitted?
Has your organization conducted a Security Risk Assessment as required by the HIPAA Security Rule?
Have you developed a Risk Management Program for your organization?
Does your organization have current Policies and Procedures around the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules?
Have all workforce members been trained on your Policies and Procedures?
Do you have a designated HIPAA Privacy and/or Security Officer?
Have you identified all vendors/third parties that require access to your PHI/ePHI?
Do you have a documented process for Incidents/Breaches?
As certified HITRUST assessors, we can help you fortify your compliance with HIPAA.
Download the Complete HIPAA Checklist
Accorian’s HIPAA Compliance Approach
Accorian can help you maintain HIPAA compliance. If you have ePHI data you are creating, receiving, maintaining, or transmitting, HIPAA rules apply to you. As HITRUST Assessors,
Why Choose Accorian?
Accorian provides specialized solutions aimed at simplifying and enhancing HIPAA compliance within your organization. Through expert-driven practices, our team conducts thorough risk assessments, formulates policies, and establishes strong protective measures to safeguard confidential health data. Our hands-on methodology ensures compliance while minimizing disruptions to daily operations, fostering trust, managing risks, and effectively securing patient information. Opt for Accorian for dependable, comprehensive support in maintaining HIPAA compliance.
HIPAA compliance goes beyond regulatory adherence; it encompasses safeguarding patient privacy and securing sensitive health data. Accorian's HIPAA specialists utilize their extensive knowledge to assist entities in all facets of compliance. Ranging from crafting policies to conducting risk evaluations and providing continual assistance, our team aids in data protection and trust preservation while meeting HIPAA's strict criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is HIPAA compliance?
A. HIPAA compliance ensures that organizations handling electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) implement the safeguards, policies, and processes required to protect patient privacy and security.
Q. Why is HIPAA compliance important?
A. It protects patient data, prevents legal and financial penalties, and builds trust with patients and partners while ensuring regulatory alignment.
Q. Who needs to comply with HIPAA?
A. Covered Entities like healthcare providers, insurers, and clearinghouses, as well as Business Associates that handle ePHI, must comply with HIPAA requirements.
Q. How does Accorian help with HIPAA compliance?
A. Accorian offers risk assessments, policy development, remediation support, and readiness services to ensure organizations meet HIPAA’s administrative, physical, and technical safeguard requirements.
Q. What are the risks of non-compliance with HIPAA?
A. Non-compliance can result in significant fines, legal consequences, reputational damage, and risks to patient data security.
Q. What is the difference between HITRUST & HIPAA?
A. HITRUST is a certifiable, comprehensive cybersecurity assurance framework that maps to multiple standards (including HIPAA, NIST, ISO) to deliver stronger third-party assurance. HIPAA is a U.S. regulation focused on protecting health data (PHI/ePHI). Thus, HIPAA sets legal obligations for covered entities and business associates, whereas HITRUST helps organizations demonstrate that they’ve met and integrated HIPAA safeguards (and more) under a unified, audited framework.
Q. Is HIPAA the same as GDPR?
A. No. HIPAA is a U.S. law governing health information privacy and security, specifically in the U.S. healthcare sector. GDPR is a European regulation that governs personal data protection across many domains for EU citizens. They overlap in privacy goals, but different scopes, rights, obligations, and enforcement mechanisms.
