At Ferro Technics, our multi-domain certified auditors are well aware of the criticality of safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within the healthcare sector. We provide assistance to your business navigating through the rigorous HIPAA compliance process and help avoid severe penalties, establish patient trust, and effectively manage Electronic Health Record (EHR).
HIPAA, enforced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is a federal law focused on Patient Health Information (PHI) protection. Every company processing, storing, using, or transmitting medical records must comply with these national standards. We keep an ear to the ground and offer HIPAA audit services that fully adhere to the latest regulatory requirements.
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HIPAA compliance is not a one-time effort but an ongoing process that demands constant planning and monitoring. We understand complexities organizations undergo while preparing for regulatory adherence and enable healthcare firms to build effective cloud storage systems, establish patient trust, escape severe penalties while revamping ISMS protection.
Due to a thorough screening process, our clients benefit from superior HIPAA compliance audit services based on industry trends, innovations, and requirements.
We have a track record of helping healthcare organizations develop and implement governance frameworks for HIPAA compliance for almost a decade.
Our team of auditors comprises seasoned IT and cloud security professionals with multi-domain experience, practical skills, and regulatory knowledge.
Effective communication, continuous reporting, and transparency are our core values. We keep our customers aware and aligned with our every move.
We follow a customer-centric approach where we are committed to assisting healthcare organizations without disbalancing their bottom line.
Ferro Technics is emerging as a leader in IT security, network, and infrastructure certifications, extending its auditing and consulting services to Healthcare as well as Government, Education, and Finance sectors. We partner with small to medium-sized and large healthcare organizations to achieve HIPAA compliance. Below, we have gathered frequently asked queries to refine your understanding further.
HIPAA is a federal law that mandates every healthcare organization dealing with sensitive patient medical data to increase protection and information security systems’ effectiveness. These organizations are further categorized into two groups:
Risk assessment identifies exploitable weaknesses in healthcare organizations' ISMS that can attract malicious actors, consequently leading to data breaches and misuse. This is a vital practice in adhering to HIPAA and satisfying PHI guidelines. Risk assessment is a crucial part of our HIPAA compliance audit services, where our main objectives are to identify potential risks, evaluate current data security controls, devise mitigation strategies, assist in policy implementation, and help maintain compliance.
Noncompliance with HIPAA requirements can bring consequences such as monetary fines ranging from $127 to $250,000, imprisonment, and civil and criminal charges, depending on the severity of the violence. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) rolls out these penalties.
Yes, every medical device, whether wearable or non-wearable, that qualifies as PHI and handles, stores, or transmits information is subject to HIPAA regulation. Examples of the former include Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), fitness trackers, and neurostimulation devices, while MRI, X-ray, dialysis machines, pacemakers, and other such devices are part of the latter category.