HIPAA Compliance
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) safeguards sensitive patient health information by:
- Ensuring secure management of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
- Implementing safeguards for data recording, access, transmission, and processing to prevent unauthorized disclosure.
- Mandating security risk assessments in an organization’s formal Risk Management Program.


Who does it apply to?
HIPAA regulations apply to covered entities, such as healthcare providers, insurers, and related organizations, who handle protected health information (PHI). Additionally, HIPAA extends its requirements to business associates of these covered entities when they engage in PHI-related functions as part of their services.
HIPAA Compliance Process
- Initial assessment against HIPAA requirements to assess your current state
- Conduct a Gap Analysis to identify areas of non-compliance and develop a remediation roadmap.
- Develop HIPAA security and privacy policies tailored to your organization.
- Establish Business Associate Agreements to ensure compliance with third-party partners.
- Perform an annual risk analysis to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Conduct annual security and privacy assessments to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Review vendor risks annually to maintain data security standards.
- Provide annual HIPAA training to keep your team informed and compliant.
- Facilitate a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment to document your compliance efforts.
- Consider independent audits like HITRUST to validate compliance and enhance trust.

How can ISC help?
We offer comprehensive support to help our clients achieve HIPAA compliance through:
Building a HIPAA Program
We assist in developing or enhancing a HIPAA compliance program tailored to your organization’s needs.
Assessing your Program
We independently assess your HIPAA program, identifying gaps and mitigating risks to enhance security and compliance.
HIPAA Program Governance
We work closely with clients to develop and implement comprehensive HIPAA security and privacy policies. Additionally, we assist in establishing Business Associate Agreements where required by HIPAA regulations.
Proof of Compliance
We help clients establish compliance by preparing relevant audit documents.
Benefits of choosing ISC
Our expertise guarantees a streamlined compliance process that significantly reduces the risk of costly breaches and penalties.Our seasoned team brings extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of industry standards,helping you tailor your approach and identify the scope of your compliance. With our guidance, you can navigate the complex landscape of compliance and certification requirements efficiently and accurately, safeguarding your organization’s critical assets and reputation.