HIPAA Risk Assessments
Comprehensive HIPAA security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in how you protect patient data, satisfy regulatory requirements, and build a defensible compliance posture.
Why HIPAA Risk Assessments Matter
A HIPAA risk assessment isn't just good practice — it's the foundation of HIPAA compliance and the #1 issue cited in OCR enforcement actions.
Regulatory Requirement
The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to conduct a thorough risk assessment. It's not optional — it's the law.
Breach Prevention
Healthcare data breaches cost an average of $10.93 million per incident. A risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities before they become breaches.
OCR Enforcement
The Office for Civil Rights consistently cites failure to conduct a risk assessment as the most common HIPAA violation in enforcement actions.
What We Assess
Our assessment covers all HIPAA Security Rule safeguard categories and implementation specifications.
Technical Safeguards
Evaluate access controls, audit controls, integrity controls, transmission security, and encryption of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Physical Safeguards
Assess facility access controls, workstation security, device and media controls, and physical protections for systems containing ePHI.
Administrative Safeguards
Review security management processes, workforce security, information access management, security awareness training, and contingency planning.
Organizational Requirements
Evaluate business associate agreements, policies and procedures documentation, and organizational compliance with the Security Rule.
Network & Systems Security
Assess network architecture, firewall configurations, vulnerability management, patch management, and wireless security controls.
Data Backup & Recovery
Evaluate backup procedures, disaster recovery planning, business continuity capabilities, and data restoration testing practices.
What You Receive
Our risk assessment delivers everything you need to satisfy HIPAA requirements and take meaningful action to protect patient data.
Beyond the Checkbox
Our risk assessments go beyond simply checking boxes. We help you understand your actual risk posture and provide practical, implementable recommendations — not a 200-page report that sits on a shelf.
- Satisfies HIPAA Security Rule requirements
- Actionable, prioritized remediation steps
- Defensible documentation for OCR inquiries
- Supports Meaningful Use / MIPS attestation
Our Process
Scoping & Inventory
We identify all systems, applications, and locations where ePHI is created, received, maintained, or transmitted.
Threat & Vulnerability Analysis
We identify reasonably anticipated threats and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI.
Current Controls Evaluation
We assess existing security measures and their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
Risk Rating & Prioritization
We determine the likelihood and impact of each threat, assigning risk levels to prioritize remediation efforts.
Report & Remediation Plan
We deliver a comprehensive report with findings, risk ratings, and a prioritized remediation plan with specific recommendations.
Is Your Organization HIPAA Compliant?
A HIPAA risk assessment is the first step to finding out. Let us identify your vulnerabilities and help you build a stronger security posture.
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