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Are you a covered entity or business associate who uses protected health information (PHI) to provide services to the public? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets a national standard for the protection of consumers’ PHI by mandating risk management best practices and physical, administrative, and technical safeguards.
HIPAA was established to provide greater transparency for individuals whose information may be at risk, and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. Our HIPAA audit services give you the tools you need for full HIPAA compliance.
The professionals at Lazarus Alliance are completely committed to you and your business’ HIPAA Audit, HITECH, NIST 800-66 and Meaningful Use audit success. Regardless of whether you represent the private sector or the public sector, we stand ready to partner with your organizations.
Why Work With Lazarus Alliance For A HIPAA Audit?
Protecting an asset as valuable as PHI can be a challenging responsibility, but when you partner with Lazarus Alliance, it doesn’t have to be. We offer assessments on compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule, as well as risk analyses, gap analyses, policy development, business associate compliance management, and consulting services. Your organization will also benefit from working with Lazarus Alliance’s Information Security Auditors, who are senior-level experts.
Our audit delivery tool, Continuum GRC, streamlines the audit process, helps reduce the complexity of compliance efforts, and gives our clients the ability to combine multiple audit frameworks into one audit.
Lazarus Alliance’s primary purpose is to help organizations attain, maintain, and demonstrate compliance and information security excellence – in any jurisdiction. Lazarus Alliance specializes in IT security, risk, privacy, governance, cyberspace law and HIPAA Audit, HITECH, NIST 800-66 and Meaningful Use audit compliance leadership solutions and is fully dedicated to global success in these disciplines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must comply with HIPAA?
Covered Entities (e.g., healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses) and their Business Associates (e.g., IT vendors, billing firms) handling PHI must comply with HIPAA.
Who conducts HIPAA audits?
HIPAA audits are conducted by:
- OCR for federal compliance reviews.
- Internal compliance teams.
- Third-party assessors (e.g., Lazarus Alliance).
What is the purpose of NIST 800-66 in HIPAA compliance?
NIST 800-66 provides a framework for implementing HIPAA Security Rule requirements, mapping NIST 800-53 controls to ensure PHI protection through risk management and technical safeguards.
How often are HIPAA audits conducted?
OCR conducts random HIPAA audits periodically, targeting high-risk entities. Internal audits should occur annually or per organizational policy to ensure ongoing compliance.
What are the penalties for HIPAA non-compliance?
Penalties range from $100-$50,000 per violation, with a $1.5M annual cap per violation type. Willful neglect increases fines, and breaches may lead to lawsuits or reputational damage.
Our Cybervisors will proactively and collaboratively identify risk exposures that threaten your organization.
Comprehensive HIPAA Audit, HITECH, NIST 800-66, and Meaningful Use Audit Services
Lazarus Alliance’s HIPAA Audit, HITECH, NIST 800-66 and Meaningful Use audit process initially takes just a few weeks from start to completion to baseline your organization depending on your team’s availability. We are cognizant that our clients have full time, everyday obligations in addition to dealing with auditors, so we are flexible to your needs and work around your schedule to provide a quality audit and report in the time frame you desire.
With increased compliance standards, more organizations are held accountable for adhering to the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) which includes all medical practices and business associates of medical practices—lawyers, CPA's, data centers, payroll providers and others who have access to patient health information (PHI).