Compliance
HIPAA IT Compliance for Healthcare Providers
Your patients trust you with their most sensitive information. We make sure your IT systems are worthy of that trust. Power Up Boston provides complete HIPAA IT compliance for medical practices, dental offices, and healthcare organizations across the South Shore.
HIPAA Security Rule
Technical Safeguards We Implement
Access Controls
Unique user IDs, role-based access, automatic logoff, and emergency access procedures for every system touching PHI.
Encryption
AES-256 encryption for PHI at rest and TLS encryption for data in transit. Full disk encryption on all workstations and mobile devices.
Audit Logging
Comprehensive audit trails tracking who accessed what PHI, when, and from where. Tamper-proof logs retained per HIPAA requirements.
Backup & Recovery
HIPAA-compliant backup with encrypted offsite storage and tested disaster recovery plans to ensure PHI availability.
Network Security
Firewall configuration, network segmentation, intrusion detection, and wireless security to protect your practice network.
Device Management
Mobile device management (MDM), remote wipe capability, and policies for BYOD devices accessing PHI.
FAQ
HIPAA IT Compliance FAQ
What is HIPAA and who needs to comply?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requires any organization that handles Protected Health Information (PHI) to implement specific security safeguards. This includes healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and their business associates — including IT companies, billing services, and cloud providers.
What are the HIPAA IT requirements?
The HIPAA Security Rule requires administrative, physical, and technical safeguards including: access controls, audit logging, encryption of PHI at rest and in transit, automatic logoff, unique user identification, backup and disaster recovery, and regular risk assessments.
Do I need a HIPAA risk assessment?
Yes. HIPAA requires a documented risk assessment at least annually. This is the #1 thing auditors look for, and the #1 thing most small practices are missing. We conduct thorough risk assessments and provide the documentation you need.
What happens if my practice isn't HIPAA compliant?
HIPAA violations can result in fines from $100 to $50,000 per violation (up to $1.5 million per year). Beyond fines, a breach can destroy patient trust and your reputation. The average healthcare data breach costs $10.93 million.
Can I use cloud services and be HIPAA compliant?
Yes, but you need a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every cloud vendor that handles PHI. We help you select HIPAA-compliant cloud services and ensure proper BAAs are in place for Microsoft 365, cloud backup, and other tools.
How does Power Up Boston help with HIPAA?
We provide end-to-end HIPAA IT compliance: risk assessments, encryption deployment, access control configuration, audit logging, backup systems, employee training, and ongoing monitoring. We serve medical practices, dental offices, and specialty clinics across the South Shore.
Protect Your Practice and Your Patients
Free HIPAA risk assessment for South Shore healthcare providers. We'll identify gaps and give you a clear remediation plan.
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