HIPAA Compliance Services
Protect Patient Data, Meet HIPAA Requirements
Comprehensive HIPAA compliance solutions for healthcare organizations. From risk assessments to ongoing compliance management, we help you protect patient data and avoid costly violations—starting at $2,995/month.
Healthcare Expertise
Tailored for clinical workflows
Complete Assessments
All 54 HIPAA specifications
Staff Training
Engaging, compliant programs
24/7 Support
Breach response hotline
Avoid $1.5 Million HIPAA Fines — Get Your Healthcare Data Security Right the First Time
Healthcare organizations face an impossible situation.
You handle sensitive patient data every day while HIPAA regulations grow more complex and enforcement gets stricter. One data breach, one missed update, one untrained employee—and you're facing fines up to $1.5 million per violation.
The compliance challenges are real:
No dedicated compliance officer. IT team is stretched thin. Staff needs training but there's no time. Every vendor is another compliance risk to manage. Meanwhile, OCR conducted 678 investigations in 2023 alone, and business associates are now equally liable for violations.
That's where InventiveHQ's HIPAA Compliance Services come in.
Get expert HIPAA compliance guidance from experienced professionals who understand healthcare workflows. We provide comprehensive gap assessments, custom policies, employee training, and ongoing support to maintain compliance—without hiring a full-time compliance team.
The HIPAA Compliance Crisis by the Numbers
Most breaches are preventable with proper HIPAA safeguards
Highest of any industry for the 13th consecutive year
Training and proper policies prevent most violations
Comprehensive HIPAA Compliance Solutions
Everything you need to achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance
Healthcare-Specific Expertise
Understanding of clinical workflows, EHR systems, and unique challenges of patient data protection. No generic compliance advice—everything tailored to healthcare.
Complete Risk Assessments
Comprehensive security risk assessments covering all 54 HIPAA specifications across physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
Custom Policies & Procedures
HIPAA-compliant policies written specifically for your organization's workflows—not generic templates that don't match how you actually operate.
Business Associate Management
Complete BAA templates, vendor risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring of all business associates to ensure the chain of compliance.
Included with Grow and Automate plansEmployee Training Programs
Engaging, healthcare-specific training staff will actually complete, with tracking and documentation for audit purposes.
Breach Response Support
24/7 breach response hotline, incident response planning, and OCR notification support if the worst happens.
Why Choose Our HIPAA Compliance Services
Protect your patients, your practice, and your reputation
Avoid Million-Dollar Fines
OCR conducted 678 investigations in 2023 alone, with fines up to $1.5 million per violation. Stay compliant and protected.
Reduce Breach Risk by 74%
Most healthcare breaches involve human error and are preventable with proper HIPAA safeguards and training programs.
Protect Your Patients
The average HIPAA breach affects 150,000+ patient records. Build trust with robust data protection that safeguards patient privacy.
No Full-Time Compliance Officer Needed
Get expert HIPAA guidance and ongoing support without the six-figure cost of hiring dedicated compliance staff.
Stay Current with Regulations
HIPAA requirements evolve constantly. We monitor regulatory changes and update your compliance program accordingly.
HIPAA and HITECH: Strengthening Patient Data Protection
HIPAA and the HITECH Act work together to protect electronic health records, increase accountability, and require rapid response when protected health information (PHI) is at risk. Understanding both is essential for a defensible compliance program.
Understanding the HITECH Act
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act expands HIPAA's requirements by promoting secure adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and strengthening enforcement for data breaches. Under HITECH, covered entities and business associates face stricter penalties—up to $1.5 million per year per violation category—and must notify patients quickly if PHI is compromised.
How HITECH Affects Your Organization
- 1Mandatory Breach Notifications — Requires timely disclosure of any data breach involving unsecured PHI to affected individuals and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- 2Enhanced Enforcement — Increases penalties for willful neglect and empowers state attorneys general to enforce HIPAA violations.
- 3Business Associate Accountability — Extends compliance obligations to vendors and contractors handling PHI on your behalf.
- 4Security & EHR Incentives — Encourages organizations to adopt certified EHR systems with robust technical safeguards.
At Inventive HQ, we ensure your HIPAA compliance program also meets HITECH Act requirements. Our security risk assessments, breach response planning, and business associate management processes are aligned with both HIPAA and HITECH standards—keeping your organization audit-ready and protected.
Our 3-Step Path to HIPAA Compliance
We follow a proven methodology that gets healthcare organizations to compliance faster and maintains it long-term
Comprehensive Assessment
Complete HIPAA security risk assessment, reviewing all 54 implementation specifications across physical, technical, and administrative safeguards.
Receive detailed gap analysis with risk scores and remediation priorities.
Remediation Roadmap
Based on assessment, create prioritized roadmap to address all gaps.
Includes custom policies, technical recommendations, training plans, and vendor management strategies—everything needed to achieve compliance.
Ongoing Support
HIPAA compliance isn't a one-time project. Continuous support with policy updates, employee training, vendor monitoring, and regular check-ins.
Ensure you maintain compliance as your organization grows.
HIPAA Compliance Plans
Choose the same proven compliance packages we deliver across frameworks, tailored here for HIPAA regulations and healthcare environments.
Compliance Readiness Assessment
For organizations beginning their compliance journey.
HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or similar frameworks.
- Framework-specific risk and gap assessment
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- 12-month access to compliance assessment platform
- Policy gap review (missing or outdated policies)
Not included:
- • Ongoing advisory or policy drafting support
Ongoing Compliance Advisory
For growing organizations that need expert guidance and recurring compliance reporting.
- Everything in Readiness Assessment
- Quarterly reviews and executive-level reporting
- Annual risk analysis refresh
- Policy development and updates
- Continuous compliance coaching and support
Continuous Compliance & Monitoring
Audit-Ready Automation
For established businesses requiring continuous monitoring and automated evidence collection.
- Everything in Ongoing Compliance Advisory
- Automated evidence collection and reporting
- Continuous control monitoring with proactive alerts
- HR, IT, and ticketing integrations
- Streamlined audit preparation for SOC 2 Type 2 and similar frameworks
Platform-Only Access
For in-house teams that want to manage compliance independently with our platform.
- Self-service tracking, reporting, and dashboards
- Framework templates and documentation checklists
- Progress monitoring tools
- 1-hour onboarding session
Not included:
- • Advisory or policy drafting support
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HIPAA compliance
We're a small practice with just 5 employees. Do we really need HIPAA compliance?
Yes, HIPAA applies to all covered entities regardless of size. In fact, OCR often targets smaller practices in audits because they assume weaker compliance programs. The fines are the same whether you have 5 or 500 employees.
We use a cloud-based EHR. Aren't they responsible for HIPAA compliance?
Your EHR vendor is only responsible for their part as a Business Associate. You remain fully responsible for how your staff accesses and uses PHI, physical security, workforce training, and many other requirements. Both parties can be fined separately.
How long does it take to become HIPAA compliant?
Most practices can achieve basic HIPAA compliance within 60-90 days. However, compliance is ongoing—you need continuous monitoring, training, and updates to maintain it.
What's the difference between HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules?
The Privacy Rule governs how PHI can be used and disclosed. The Security Rule focuses on protecting electronic PHI (ePHI) through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. You must comply with both.
Do we need to do a risk assessment every year?
HIPAA requires regular risk assessments but doesn't specify frequency. Best practice is annually, or whenever you have significant changes to your systems, processes, or facilities.
Can you help if we've already had a breach?
Yes, we provide breach response support including OCR notification assistance, forensic coordination, patient notification, and remediation to prevent future incidents.
What is the HITECH Act and how does it relate to HIPAA?
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is a federal law that strengthens and expands HIPAA. It was created to promote the secure adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and to hold healthcare organizations accountable for protecting patient data. HITECH introduced mandatory breach notification requirements, increased penalties for violations, and extended compliance obligations to business associates. In short, HIPAA sets the rules, and HITECH enforces them with greater rigor.
Does HITECH compliance mean I'm automatically HIPAA compliant?
Not necessarily. HITECH builds on HIPAA, but full compliance requires meeting both sets of requirements. HITECH focuses on data security, breach notification, and electronic record systems, while HIPAA covers the broader privacy and security framework for all protected health information (PHI). At Inventive HQ, our compliance assessments and policies are designed to align with both laws so there are no gaps in your protection.
What happens if my organization violates the HITECH Act?
HITECH violations carry significant penalties - up to $1.5 million per year per violation category - and enforcement is more aggressive than under HIPAA alone. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and even state attorneys general can impose fines and require corrective action plans. Inventive HQ helps you stay ahead of these risks through continuous monitoring, annual risk assessments, and documented breach response plans.
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Ready to Achieve HIPAA Compliance?
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