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HIPAA

HIPPA Compliance Experts

The NDB Alliance of Firms offers the following HIPAA services to healthcare organizations and business associates to help them understand, implement, and maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

HIPAA Compliance Assessments

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of an organization's policies, procedures, systems, and controls to evaluate their compliance with HIPAA regulations.

  • Identify gaps and areas of non-compliance and provide recommendations for remediation. 

Privacy and Security Risk Assessments

  • Perform risk assessments to identify potential privacy and security risks related to protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (ePHI).

  • Assess administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to identify vulnerabilities and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

HIPAA Policies & Procedures

  • Develop and update customized policies and procedures tailored to the organization's specific needs and HIPAA requirements.

  • Ensure policies cover privacy, security, breach notification, and other areas mandated by HIPAA regulations.

Privacy Rule Compliance

  • Provide guidance on HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements, including the use and disclosure of PHI, patient rights, minimum necessary standard, and HIPAA authorization.

  • Develop privacy program frameworks and assist in implementing necessary controls to protect patient privacy.

Security Rule Compliance

  • Assist in the implementation of technical safeguards and security controls required by the HIPAA Security Rule.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and address security vulnerabilities.

Breach Management & Incident Response

  • Develop incident response plans (IRPs) and assist in establishing procedures to respond to and mitigate data breaches or security incidents.

  • Provide guidance on breach notification requirements, including notifications to affected individuals, regulatory authorities, and media, if necessary.

Business Associate Management

  • Assist covered entities in establishing and maintaining compliance with HIPAA requirements for their business associate relationships.

  • Review business associate agreements and assess their compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Employee Training & Awareness

  • Develop and deliver customized training programs to educate employees on their responsibilities under HIPAA.

  • Conduct awareness sessions on privacy and security best practices and potential risks associated with PHI.

HIPAA Audit Readiness

  • Prepare organizations for HIPAA audits conducted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or other regulatory bodies.

  • Conduct mock audits to assess an organization's readiness and identify areas for improvement.

Ongoing Compliance Support

  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to help organizations maintain HIPAA compliance, including regulatory updates, policy updates, and monitoring of industry best practices.

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Healthcare Knowledge & Expertise

The NDB Alliance of Firms is a proven and trusted name in the world of regulatory compliance.  We have the expertise and knowledge that few firms possess regarding HIPAA and SOC 2 + HITRUST.

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