What is HIPAA Compliance?

What is HIPPA?

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law enacted by the United States in 1996. The primary aim of this act is to ensure the protection of health information, privacy, and confidentiality of individuals. It creates national standards by which HIPAA guarantees people protection of their health records, personal health information (PHI), and health insurance. This law also allows people to access their medical records and make any corrections. Violation of HIPAA penalties ranges from thousands of dollars to imprisonment, depending on the level of violation by individuals or organizations.

Why is HIPAA Compliance Important?

Any person working with or having control of such personal and sensitive information is expected to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and access to information about the patient. The law allows hospitals and various healthcare centers to rework the handling of electronic health records (EHRs). Strong measures against unauthorized use and disclosure of patients’ information have been put in place. Such regulations under HIPAA create the building blocks of trust between organizations and their patients and avoid damage to their reputations and legal status in case of privacy breaches.

Additional Benefits of HIPAA Compliance:

Considerable security: When an organization is able to attain complete compliance, it will benefit itself through the protection from unauthorized access and the breach of its very sensitive financial, legal, social, and medical records.
Enhanced assured patient rapport: The law helps ensure communication between medical providers and patients is secure and trusted through integrity.
Aversion to penalties: This helps organizations deter significant fines and irreparable legal damages directly or indirectly from its perpetration.
Improve operational efficiency: EHR optimizes care delivery to patients and improves healthcare quality and efficiency.

Industries That Benefit From HIPAA Compliance:

Healthcare Providers: Protect patient information while building trust.
Health Insurers: Protect sensitive health information while administering coverage and claims.
Business Associates: From billing companies to third-party administrators, compliance ensures smooth operations with healthcare providers.
Technology Companies: Deliver secure communication tools and EHR solutions that comply with HIPAA regulations.

What Securify Does as a HIPAA Compliance Provider:

Securify assists in all aspects of HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers, health plans, and business associates who seek assistance in navigating the intricacies of HIPAA regulations. Our solutions are comprehensive and aimed at equipping clients with administrative, physical, and technical safeguards necessary to meet HIPAA standards and protect the confidentiality of patient data.

Here are the key services Securify offers:

Risk Assessment: Our experts conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify system vulnerabilities and propose the best engagement approach for them.
Policy Development: We help our customers develop specific policies and procedures that ensure proper usage, access, and disclosure of PHI.
Employee Training: A very compelling reason for reaching out is to provide employees with customized training to inform them about their role in protecting confidential data and how that confidentiality would be maintained under HIPAA.
Physical Safeguards: We make sure that places are locked down and access is regulated so that nobody accesses the health information without authorization.
Technical Safeguards: Securify starts with encryption, firewalls, and other technical controls to secure electronic health records.
Administrative Safeguards: Our compliance officers oversee audits and maintain all types of documentation to ensure a complete compliance environment.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: Regular assessments are undertaken to keep your systems up to date with the changes in HIPAA standards.

Why Choose Securify for HIPAA Compliance?

Industry Expertise: We have an extensive history of guiding healthcare providers through the challenges of HIPAA compliance with an in-depth understanding of all the intricacies of the law.
Comprehensive Solutions: Securify offers a one-stop service encompassing risk assessments and remediation and ongoing compliance monitoring to have your business meet HIPAA requirements.
Continuous Support: Our ongoing monitoring ensures that your organization is compliant with changes in regulations.