Who Must Comply With HIPAA Security Rules?

Category

Examples

Healthcare Providers
Doctors, clinics, psychologists, dentists, chiropractors, nursing homes, and pharmacies
Health Plans
Insurance companies, HMOs, employer health plans, Medicare, Medicaid, military healthcare, and veterans’ programs
Healthcare Clearinghouses
Organizations that process health information into or from standardized electronic formats
Business Associates
IT providers, billing companies, accountants, cloud vendors, insurance agents, document storage companies, and other organizations that access protected health information

Business Associates and their subcontractors must also complete a HIPAA Risk Analysis and maintain required compliance documentation for six years.

What a DCS HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Includes

  • Evidence of compliance, including login records, patch analysis, and user and computer information
  • Identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and security gaps
  • Risk ratings and prioritized remediation recommendations
  • Controls needed to protect sensitive ePHI
  • A Findings, Observations, and Recommendations Report
  • Support implementing necessary IT fixes and access controls

Why DCS Is the Trusted Choice for HIPAA Risk Assessments

Comprehensive HIPAA Compliance Documentation

Provides detailed, audit-ready evidence including login activity, patch analysis, and user and device inventories.

Clear Identification of Security Risks

Pinpoints organizational threats and vulnerabilities that put ePHI at risk.

Gap Analysis of Security Controls

Identifies existing safeguards and clearly highlights gaps that need to be addressed.

Actionable Risk Ratings and Remediation Focus

Calculates risk levels to prioritize remediation efforts where they matter most.

Focused Protection of Sensitive ePHI

Prioritizes controls required to secure highly sensitive electronic protected health information.

Implementation Support After the Assessment

Implements necessary IT fixes and helps establish procedures that allow authorized access and prevent unauthorized access.

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