HIPAA
What is HIPAA & HITECH?
The Risks of Non-Compliance
Failing to comply with HIPAA and HITECH regulations can result in severe penalties, including hefty fines and legal repercussions. Beyond financial implications, non-compliance can damage your organization’s reputation and erode patient trust. Elevate helps mitigate these risks through comprehensive compliance assessments, staff training programs, and tailored action plans to meet federal and state requirements.
Our Approach to HIPAA & HITECH Compliance
Gap Analysis
We conduct throughout HIPAA Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule and/or Privacy Rule gap analysis to ensure all the safeguards are implemented in accordance with the standards and mandated practices from Office of Civil Rights (OCR). We leverage OCR’s Audit protocols and CMS and HHS guidance in addition to our years of experience auditing technology, breach response and privacy practices.
HIPAA Risk Analysis
We follow the guidance documents published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) entitled,” Guidance on Risk Analysis Requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule” as it describes the nine (9) essential elements that a Risk Analysis must incorporate, regardless of the risk analysis methodology employed. It must also correlate assessments with all applicable State/Federal Security rules and regulations such as the requirements of the HIPAA Security Risk Analysis as defined in the HIPAA Security Final Rule 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A).
Additionally, the HIPAA Risk Analysis is conducted in accordance with the recommended NIST 800-30 standard recommended by the OCR and the overall guidance of Implementation of HIPAA Security Rule NIST 800-66 Rev 1 Standard.
Customized Action Plans
Following the risk analysis and gap identification, we design a compliance roadmap that fits your organization’s unique needs and operational environment.
Staff Training
Compliance involves everyone in your organization. We offer comprehensive training, both in-person and remotely, ensuring that your team is up to date with the latest HIPAA and HITECH regulations, mitigating risks tied to human error.
Implementation & Continuous Monitoring
Compliance isn’t a one-time effort. We assist with the implementation of necessary safeguards and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure that your organization remains aligned with ever-evolving regulations and best practices.
Key Benefits of Partnering with Us
Expert Guidance: Our consultants have extensive experience in the healthcare regulatory environment.
Reduced Risk: By ensuring compliance, we help minimize the risk of data breaches, legal action, and financial penalties.
Peace of Mind: Our comprehensive services allow you to focus on delivering quality patient care while we handle the compliance complexities.
Why Elevate?
At Elevate Consulting, we stay current with the latest updates to HIPAA and HITECH regulations and updates from OCR (Office of Civil Rights) ensuring your compliance strategies are always ahead of the curve. We customize our compliance solutions to fit the unique needs of every healthcare organization we partner with, providing end-to-end support and peace of mind in your compliance journey.
Recent Updates You Need to Know
New Security Rule Guidelines: The HIPAA Security Rule now requires more stringent controls over third-party data access. Elevate helps you adapt these measures to ensure that third-party vendors do not compromise patient data security.
HITECH Expansion: Recent amendments to HITECH grant greater enforcement power to state attorneys general. This makes proactive compliance essential to avoid scrutiny and penalties. Our team helps you navigate these changes with confidence.
Get Started Today
Elevate is committed to simplifying the complexities of healthcare compliance for your organization. Let us partner with you to conduct a thorough risk analysis, protect your patients’ privacy, and secure your operations.
Contact us today for a free consultation and secure your HIPAA and HITECH compliance.