HIPAA Compliance for Startups
If your healthcare startup handles Protected Health Information (PHI), HIPAA compliance is not optional. Violations carry fines from $100 to $50,000 per incident, up to $1.5M annually per violation category.
Essential Checklist
Administrative Safeguards
- Designate a Privacy Officer and Security Officer
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment
- Implement workforce training program
- Establish Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
Physical Safeguards
- Facility access controls
- Workstation security policies
- Device and media disposal procedures
Technical Safeguards
- Access controls with unique user identification
- Audit controls and logging
- Transmission security (encryption in transit)
- Data integrity controls
Breach Notification
- 60-day notification to affected individuals
- Notification to HHS (and media for breaches affecting 500+)
- Documented breach assessment process
How AuditGuardX Helps
Upload your existing policies and AuditGuardX maps them to all HIPAA controls automatically, identifying gaps with specific remediation suggestions.