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Your HIPAA Audit Notice Just Arrived. You Have 10 Business Days.

If you're a healthcare CTO holding ePHI in a SaaS product, your risk analysis is either OCR-ready or it's a liability waiting to explode.

We build HIPAA-compliant web applications and run technical security risk assessments aligned with 45 CFR § 164.308, NIST 800-66, and OCR audit protocols.

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What is Your HIPAA Audit Notice Just Arrived. You Have 10 Business Days.?

HIPAA compliance audit is about ensuring your healthcare software meets the strict standards for protecting electronic patient information. It's not just ticking off boxes. It involves a deep dive into your systems and processes--from conducting a thorough HIPAA security risk assessment to aligning with the 45 CFR 164.308 risk analysis requirements. We know OCR audit protocols can seem daunting, especially when 10 business days is all you've got. That's why we focus on the essentials: identifying vulnerabilities, securing your web application, and ensuring you're audit-ready. Our team doesn't just hand over a checklist; we dig in and help you fix what's broken. With Social Animal, you're not just meeting compliance--you're building trust with your patients and stakeholders. And we commit to getting you there fast, with a detailed action plan in just five days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. 45 CFR § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) requires every covered entity and business associate to conduct an accurate and thorough assessment of potential risks and vulnerabilities to ePHI. OCR has imposed penalties exceeding $1M specifically for skipping this step. Organization size doesn't matter. This isn't optional.
The regulation doesn't set a fixed schedule, but § 164.308(a)(8) requires periodic technical and non-technical evaluations. OCR guidance and enforcement history both point to annually as the expected minimum. You should also reassess after significant system changes, new integrations, or security incidents.
NIST 800-66 is a voluntary implementation guide that maps HIPAA Security Rule requirements to specific assessment activities and controls. The OCR audit protocol is the enforcement checklist HHS uses during compliance audits. We align to both -- NIST 800-66 for technical rigor, the OCR protocol for audit readiness.
Yes. We specialize in Next.js, Supabase, and modern JavaScript stacks, but our HIPAA assessment methodology works regardless of framework. We're evaluating the security controls, not the language. We've assessed applications built on Rails, Django, Laravel, .NET, and legacy PHP platforms.
You'll receive a complete risk register with scored findings, an ePHI data flow diagram, a NIST 800-66 crosswalk document, a gap analysis report mapped to OCR audit protocol elements, and a prioritized remediation roadmap with implementation guidance. Everything's formatted for regulator review.
Yes. Unlike compliance consultancies that stop at reports, we're a development team. We implement technical remediations -- access controls, encryption, audit logging, secure API design -- directly in your codebase. Every fix gets verified against the original finding before it's closed.
HIPAA compliance itself doesn't mandate regular audits, but covered entities and business associates are required to conduct regular risk assessments to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. These assessments are critical to identifying vulnerabilities and implementing necessary safeguards. While not specifically labeled as "audits," these evaluations fulfill a similar purpose. However, if the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) initiates an audit or investigation, compliance with all HIPAA requirements becomes imperative, highlighting the importance of maintaining up-to-date risk assessments and documentation.
To audit HIPAA compliance, start by reviewing your organization's policies and procedures to ensure they align with HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. Conduct a risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities in handling protected health information (PHI). Verify that all employees have received HIPAA training and understand their responsibilities. Inspect technical safeguards such as encryption and access controls. Evaluate physical security measures protecting PHI. Finally, document all findings and implement corrective actions where necessary, ensuring a proactive approach to maintaining compliance.
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