PROTECTING PATIENT INFORMATION
HIPAA Compliance Services
As a health care provider, health plan administrator, health care clearing house, city/county government, or social services organization, now is the time to ensure your organization is HIPAA and HITECH compliant to reduce your risk of penalties.
ENSURING PRIVACY
HIPAA and HITECH Compliance
Few organizations have the time and expertise to study and align their organization with HIPAA and HITECH compliance, let alone the various legal interpretations which have become regulation. Unfortunately, the penalties for HIPAA violations can be substantial and apply to all organizations—regardless of size. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as of January 2020 there has been $116 million in civil penalties imposed on organizations for HIPAA or HITECH violations. Nearly 30% of cases investigated in the state of Wisconsin resulted in corrective actions. The reality of HIPAA privacy and security is simple: be HIPAA compliant, or face stiff penalties and lawsuits. HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules support a patient’s data privacy protections, give individuals rights to their health information, and strengthen the government’s ability to enforce the law. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act addresses the use of health information technology, including privacy and security concerns related to electronic transmission.
ASSESSING RISKS
How Can You Reduce Risk?
Our risk assessment exposes gaps which could make you vulnerable to a security breach and a HIPAA violation. The assessments help to identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks. Our professionals collaborate with you to design and implement plans and programs to reduce the potential impacts of these identified risks.
HOW WE HELP
Our Services Include: