HIPAA
Compliance

The Training & Procedures Your Staff Needs

BASIC HIPAA Compliance features that benefit you:

HIPAA Privacy Training

Policies and Procedures

Access to BASIC’s Compliance Experts

Our HIPAA Compliance Service helps you navigate privacy requirements and maintain compliance while protecting your employees’ healthcare history.

To ensure compliance, employers accepting PHI must place controls around their employees’ PHI. This includes establishing an adequate “firewall” around the PHI, certifying that the necessary restrictions exist, and providing a HIPAA Privacy Notice to employees. In addition, employers must have implemented safeguards, policies, and procedures to protect the security of electronically transmitted and electronically stored PHI.

BASIC HIPAA Compliance

Removes the burden of researching compliance requirements
Provides documentation, policies, notices, and necessary agreements
On-demand compliance training for Privacy & Security Officer(s) and others who come in contact with PHI / IHI
Dedicated customer service representatives for compliance questions

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule Requirements

Who must comply with HIPAA Privacy Rules?

The Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities. Many people know it applies to health plans, but don’t realize it also applies to:

Employers with more than one employee and sponsor a self-insured health plan
Employers who sponsor a Flexible Spending Account
Employers who sponsor a Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Violation Repercussions

Under the Enforcement Rule, The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) can impose fines anywhere from $127 per violation (not exceeding $25,000 annually) to $63,973 per violation (not exceeding $1,919,173 annually) for an accidental HIPAA violation.
If the data breach is made deliberately or with the intent to sell, transfer, or use the information for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm, the Department of Justice can fine you $250,000 and up to ten years in jail.

Not sure if you’re a covered entity? Use this CMS tool to find out.

To ensure your company is compliant with HIPAA regulations, request a proposal today!

About HIPPA

What is HIPAA compliance?

HIPAA compliance refers to adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, which set standards to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ medical information. Covered entities, such as healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, must implement safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). This includes measures such as encryption, access controls, employee training, and policies for handling PHI. Additionally, HIPAA requires covered entities to provide individuals with certain rights regarding their health information and to notify them in the event of a data breach involving their PHI.

Who does HIPAA apply to?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses that transmit any health information electronically in connection with certain transactions. Employers that offer self-funded medical plans are considered covered entities and must comply with HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements. Additionally, HIPAA also applies to business associates, such as contractors or vendors, who perform services that involve the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) on behalf of covered entities.