HIPAA Risk Assessments & Privacy Audits
Healthcare organizations are required by HIPAA to conduct periodic risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities that could impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). Healthcare Privacy Advisors provides practical, risk-based assessments and privacy audits designed to help organizations identify compliance gaps, reduce risk, and strengthen their privacy programs.
Understanding the Difference
HIPAA Risk Assessments
A HIPAA risk assessment evaluates administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to identify vulnerabilities that may place protected health information at risk. Risk assessments are a foundational HIPAA requirement and help organizations understand where corrective action may be needed.
Privacy Audits
A privacy audit evaluates how privacy policies, workforce practices, and access controls are functioning in day-to-day operations. Privacy audits help identify inappropriate access risks, training deficiencies, and compliance concerns before they become reportable incidents or regulatory findings.
Our Assessment and Audit Services Include
- HIPAA Security Rule risk assessments
- Privacy program evaluations
- Access control reviews
- User access and audit trail reviews
- Privacy and security policy reviews
- Workforce privacy compliance reviews
- Business Associate oversight reviews
- Privacy training effectiveness assessments
- Incident response and breach preparedness reviews
- Corrective action recommendations
What We Assess
Administrative Safeguards
- Privacy and security policies
- Workforce training and awareness
- Risk management processes
- Incident response procedures
- Business Associate Agreements
Physical Safeguards
- Facility access controls
- Workstation security
- Device and media controls
- Physical protection of PHI
Technical Safeguards
- User access controls
- Authentication practices
- Audit logging and monitoring
- Encryption and data protection
- Electronic PHI security controls
Deliverables
Upon completion of the assessment, clients receive:
- Executive summary for leadership
- Detailed findings report
- Risk ranking and prioritization
- Identified compliance gaps
- Actionable corrective action recommendations
- Compliance roadmap and next steps
Who We Serve
Healthcare Privacy Advisors supports:
- Physician practices
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Behavioral health organizations
- Telehealth providers
- Healthcare startups
- Specialty clinics
- Healthcare organizations seeking independent privacy expertise
Why Choose Healthcare Privacy Advisors?
Healthcare Privacy Advisors combines real-world healthcare privacy leadership experience with practical, actionable guidance. Assessments are designed to help organizations improve compliance, reduce regulatory risk, and strengthen privacy practices without unnecessary complexity.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you need a formal HIPAA risk assessment, an independent privacy audit, or guidance on strengthening your privacy program, Healthcare Privacy Advisors can help.