Change Is Hard
Let Us Help For a Smoother Process
There is always a shake up that reverberates through all aspects of the company during mergers or acquisitions. Advantech can help facilitate this process by not only taking the time to get to know your business but learning your desired goals. Through this process we are able to offer and implement customized solutions from the ground up.
Who Said IT Has To Be Difficult?
Your Technology Is Our Business
HIPAA Requirements For
Small-Medium Business Compliance List
Privacy Rule Compliance
Ensure that PHI is not used or disclosed improperly. This includes implementing policies and procedures for the use and disclosure of PHI, and training employees on these policies.
Security Rule Compliance
Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic PHI (ePHI).
Administrative Safeguards
Include risk analysis and management, implementing a security management process, training employees, and having contingency plans for emergencies.
Physical Safeguards
Control physical access to facilities and devices that contain ePHI, including workstation and device security.
Technical Safeguards
Protect and control access to ePHI through access controls, audit controls, integrity controls, and transmission security.
Breach Notification Rule
Have policies and procedures in place to address the breach of PHI. This includes identifying what constitutes a breach, the process for investigating a breach, and procedures for notifying affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in some cases, the media.
HIPAA Training Program
Regular training for employees on HIPAA policies and procedures, including understanding what constitutes PHI, patient rights under HIPAA, and the consequences of violating HIPAA rules.
Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
Ensure that BAAs are in place with all vendors and third parties that have access to PHI. These agreements must outline the responsibilities of the business associate regarding the handling and protection of PHI.
Patient Access Rights
Implement procedures to handle patient requests to access their PHI, amend their health records, and account for disclosures of their PHI.
Regular Risk Assessments
Conduct regular assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI, and take appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.
Data Encryption
Encrypt ePHI both at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access.
Incident Response Plan
Develop and implement a response plan for potential security incidents that includes procedures for responding to various types of breaches or attacks.
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintain documentation of HIPAA compliance efforts, including policies and procedures, training materials, risk assessments, and incident response logs.
Compliance Officer
Designate a HIPAA Compliance Officer responsible for overseeing compliance with HIPAA regulations and being the point of contact for all HIPAA-related matters.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Develop and distribute a notice of privacy practices that outlines how PHI is used and disclosed, and informs patients of their rights under HIPAA.
What To Expect
Contact Us
Get in touch for a free quote.