Healthcare & Medical HIPAA Compliance
Comprehensive HIPAA compliance, healthcare IT security, and ePHI protection for medical practices, hospitals, and healthcare organizations across the Raleigh-Durham Triangle.
Our Healthcare Compliance Solutions
Healthcare organizations face unique cybersecurity and compliance challenges. PTG provides specialized expertise for every type of healthcare entity.
HIPAA Compliance
Full-spectrum Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification Rule compliance including risk analysis, policy development, and staff training.
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Managed security services designed for healthcare, including endpoint protection, network monitoring, email security, and encrypted communications for ePHI.
HIPAA Risk Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to ePHI that satisfies OCR requirements and serves as the foundation of your compliance program.
Breach Response
Incident response planning and breach notification support to help you meet the 60-day notification requirement and minimize the impact of a security incident.
Built for Healthcare Organizations
From solo practices to multi-location medical groups, we understand the operational realities of healthcare IT.
How It Works
Security Risk Assessment
Gap Analysis and Remediation Plan
Technical Controls Implementation
Policy and Procedure Development
Staff Training Program
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main components of HIPAA compliance?
HIPAA compliance requires adherence to the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and Enforcement Rule. PTG helps implement all required components through risk assessments, policy development, technical controls, and workforce training.
How often should a HIPAA risk assessment be performed?
HHS recommends at least annually and whenever significant changes occur, such as new technology, changes in business processes, or security incidents.
What are the penalties for HIPAA non-compliance?
Penalties are tiered from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with annual maximums up to $1.5 million per category. Criminal penalties can include imprisonment.
Does PTG provide HIPAA training for employees?
Yes. PTG offers role-based HIPAA security awareness training covering PHI handling, phishing prevention, password security, mobile device policies, and incident reporting.
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Schedule a free consultation to discuss your HIPAA compliance needs and healthcare IT security.