The HIPAA Security Rule mandates that covered entities conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). A Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is essential for HIPAA compliance and helps organizations proactively address vulnerabilities before they become costly breaches.
An SRA is also required for many federal incentive programs, including:
Increased regulatory oversight underscores the need for compliance. In May 2021, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced an audit of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is effectively evaluating hospitals’ compliance with HIPAA Security, Privacy, and Breach Notification rules.
We help healthcare organizations identify, assess, and mitigate security risks through a structured, thorough approach:
A proactive security assessment is the best way to prevent costly violations and ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements. Don't wait until a vulnerability is exploited—take control of your organization's security today.
For a detailed breakdown of how our security risk assessment process works—and the key steps to securing your ePHI—download our in-depth white paper.