HITECH Compliance Support
Stay in line with regulations set forth by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH).
What is HITECH Compliance?
HITECH Compliance refers to adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was enacted in 2009 to promote the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (particularly electronic health records, or EHRs).
HITECH is closely tied to HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and strengthens its privacy and security protections.
Why HITECH Compliance Support Matters
Non-compliance with HITECH guidelines can lead to fines, a lack of patient trust, and ineligibility for certain federal programs and incentives.
Financial penalties
Data breaches
Lost opportunities
Losing eligibility leads to a loss of federal financial incentives and payments.
Reputation damage
Our HITECH Compliance Process
Our HITECH compliance support services are designed to make achieving and maintaining compliance as painless as possible. We can provide you with:
- Implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for personal health records
- Train your employees on privacy and security policies
- Conduct regular risk assessments
- Put in place breach notification procedures
- Ensure proper data encryption and secure access controls
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Compliance Audits: What They Are, Why They Matter
Compliance audits may sound like a boring topic to dive into, but for small and mid-sized businesses they are a vital part of maintaining trust, security, and operational stability.
They’re also a strategic necessity in today’s business, ensuring your organization not only avoids stiff legal penalties, but identifies gaps in your processes and IT systems that can drag down productivity.
At its core, a compliance audit is a comprehensive review of your organization’s ability to adhere to external laws, regulations, and guidelines created by a 3rd party such as a client, vendor, or government agency. They generally answer three questions:
1. Is sensitive information being stored, transmitted, and protected properly?
2. Are your business processes documented and designed to meet regulatory requirements?
3. Do you have sufficient security measures and controls necessary to meet current compliance standards?
In many ways, these questions are like the ones a physician might ask you at the start of an annual check-up, only the patient is your business.
Compliance audits also provide very real benefits for small and mid-sized businesses.
First and foremost, they protect your reputation. Few things undermine trust like a data breach, after all, since customers and partners generally want to work with businesses that are committed to protecting sensitive information.
Then there’s the whole legal and financial penalties factor, which can be devastating for small and mid-sized businesses in particular.
And finally, regular compliance audits help you improve your operational efficiency since the simple act of preparing for an audit forces you to evaluate and refine your processes.
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FAQs
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was enacted in 2009 to promote the adoption and “meaningful use” of electronic health records (EHRs). It also expanded the privacy and security protections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
HIPAA established standards for protecting health information. HITECH:
- Strengthens HIPAA’s enforcement
- Introduces breach notification requirements
- Expands compliance obligations to business associates (not just covered entities)
- Encourages the use of secure EHRs through incentive programs
Covered Entities (healthcare providers, hospitals, insurers).
Business Associates (vendors or service providers that handle protected health information on behalf of covered entities).
- Use certified EHR technology meaningfully
- Protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards
- Notify affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the media in the event of a breach
- Conduct regular risk assessments
- Train staff on privacy and security best practices
A breach is any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of unsecured PHI that compromises its privacy or security. Common examples include:
- Lost laptops or mobile devices
- Cyberattacks or ransomware
- Improper disposal of patient records
- Unauthorized employee access
HITECH increased penalties significantly. Violations can result in:
- Civil penalties up to $1.5 million per year per violation type
- Criminal charges in cases of willful neglect or malicious intent
- Loss of patient trust and reputational damage