HIPAA
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Audit Process
Conducting a HIPAA Risk Assessment
HIPAA risk assessments identify PHI threats, evaluate safeguards, and guide mitigation, supporting proactive compliance.
Conducting a HIPAA Risk Assessment
A robust risk assessment is foundational to HIPAA compliance, helping you identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks to PHI.
Follow these six steps:
Define the scope. Identify all systems, processes, and third parties handling PHI.
Identify threats and vulnerabilities. Consider both technical and non-technical risks.
Assess current controls. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safeguards.
Determine risk levels. Assess the likelihood and potential impact of each risk.
Develop a risk treatment plan. Define actions to mitigate or accept risks.
Document and monitor. Maintain risk assessment documentation and monitor progress.
A well-executed risk assessment also enhances alignment with frameworks like ISO 27001—helping organizations adopt a proactive, risk-based approach to data protection.
