HIPAA guides & explainers
Practical, source-backed guides to HIPAA costs, assessor selection, risk analysis, BAAs, and OCR enforcement — written for the person who has to get it done.
There's No Such Thing as HIPAA Certification
HHS OCR does not certify anyone. What 'HIPAA certified' vendors are actually selling — and what real compliance looks like instead.
How to Choose a HIPAA Assessment Firm: 9 Questions to Ask
No government body accredits HIPAA assessors — so vetting is on you. The nine questions that separate real healthcare assessors from generalists.
HIPAA Risk Assessment Cost in 2026: What Organizations Actually Pay
The assessment fee is the smallest line item. A full first-year cost breakdown: analysis, readiness, program build, and staff time — with planning ranges.
What OCR Enforcement Actions Teach About Risk Analysis
Anthem ($16M), Premera ($6.85M) and the pattern behind them: the same risk-analysis failures, cited over and over. What to fix before OCR notices.
Business Associate Agreements: The BAA Program, Done Right
Every vendor touching PHI needs a BAA — and most organizations have gaps. What a BAA must contain, the subcontractor trap, and how to inventory them.
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