HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

COMPLIANCE

Protected health information

The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires protection of identifiable health information, otherwise known as Protected Health Information (PHI). To remain compliant, employers must have in place certain safeguards, policies, and procedures to protect the security of electronically-transmitted and electronically-stored PHI.

We alleviate the burden on employers by researching needs and creating required documents, clearly outlining staff responsibilities.

We equip you with the tools necessary to ensure HIPAA compliance, staying updated on changing regulations so you don’t have to.

Why TASC HIPAA Compliance?

This is not
going away

Healthcare data breaches are common and increasing, and can have a significant negative impact on your employees. They not only expose Social Security numbers, credit card information, and other financial details, but make employees vulnerable to identity theft and fraudulent charges.

Then there’s loss of medical privacy, emotional distress, disrupted care and ultimately loss of trust. How can you afford not to put your trust in TASC.

Enhanced Security

According to the Harvard Business Review 83% of all organizations in the U.S., in 2022, experienced more than one data breach. With HIPAA fines ranging from $137 to $69,000 per violation, having an expert like TASC is critical to remain compliant. Remember, TASC is held to higher security requirements as the Federal Government is one of our customers, so rest assured we know the ropes on protecting your PHI.

Safeguards To Boot

We stay aware of potential threats by partnering with federal entities, and following the strict cybersecurity best practices of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), whose standards are required by the U.S. government. So when it comes to ensuring you have the right policies, and procedures to protect your PHI, we’ve got you covered.

Better Reputation

Our expertise monitor regulations and update tools as needed to ensure you remain compliant while adhering to ever-changing regulations and minimizing the potential for errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must comply with HIPAA Privacy Rules?

The Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities. Many people know it applies to health plans, but don’t realize it also applies to:

Employers with more than one employee and sponsor a self-insured health plan
Employers who sponsor a Flexible Spending Account
Employers who sponsor a Health Reimbursement Arrangement

What are the repercussions for employers who are HIPAA non-compliant?

Employers who violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can face a range of penalties, including civil and criminal penalties, fines, and imprisonment. The penalties depend on the nature of the violation and whether the offender acted intentionally.

How do you ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations?

TASC HIPAA service provides tools to assist with staying up to date with ever-changing regulations, ensuring that your organization remains compliant without additional legal risks.