ER Tech Pros Partners With Compliancy Group to Help Practices Maintain HIPAA Compliance

It's stressful enough to be a medical professional, and you also have to worry about HIPAA compliance. 

Healthcare IT compliance services are essential for any healthcare provider. They ensure that the provider complies with state and federal regulations while also maintaining a secure patient data environment.

The Partnership

HIPAA consists of regulations governing the safety, privacy, and integrity of protected health information (PHI). PHI is any health-related information that is uniquely identifiable. Vendors who deal with PHI in some capacity must be HIPAA compliant.

ER Tech Pros, a Sacramento-based managed service provider (MSP) for healthcare organizations, partners with Compliancy Group, a top HIPAA compliance solutions provider.

Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance Coaches™ dedicated to simplifying compliance. Their compliance management system is built by auditors to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and boost your organization's profitability.

About Compliancy Group

Compliancy Group describes itself as an affordable and simple solution for simplified compliance. The company was started in 2005 by former auditors who saw a gap in the market. Before it was founded, small- and mid-sized business owners did not have an easy way to handle their compliance issues.

This realization led to the creation of compliance tracking software. For businesses to overcome the HIPAA compliance challenge, Compliance Group created a software solution named The Guard. 

The Guard is a simple, cost-effective solution that addresses all aspects of compliance. It has proprietary Achieve, Illustrate, and Maintain methodologies and Compliance Coach support that help to comply with HIPAA, HITECH, Omnibus, and PCI regulations.

With The Guard, all legal and contractual obligations, as well as implementation and monitoring can be done and tracked in one place. 

Why Is ER Tech Pros’ Partnership With Compliancy Group Important?

As a company that deals with PHI, a healthcare MSP is required by law to become HIPAA compliant. Partnering with Compliancy Group simplifies the process. 

Some MSPs who work with healthcare clients may not be HIPAA compliant. The ER Tech Pros–Compliancy Group partnership is a testament to our goal to make everyone in the team a HIPAA expert. By doing so, we ensure that our healthcare clients receive the best possible service.

Keeping track of compliance tasks is time consuming, and the consequences of not complying can be disastrous. 

Using The Guard, ER Tech Pros helps keep you compliant, making sure you stay on top of the regulatory requirements. 

We’ll take care of it all for you:

• Fulfill all compliance responsibilities.
• Stay on top of industry news and regulations.
• Send you alerts when something has changed.
• Monitor your compliance score, and many more.

Have an Upcoming HIPAA Audit? We Can Help

Compliance is one of the most challenging aspects of running a medical practice. Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers are always looking for ways to remain compliant with new regulations,

If your medical facility has an upcoming HIPAA audit, you will need to ensure that every step is compliant with HIPAA standards. An audit can cost you time and money, not to mention the stress of worrying about facing fines. So how do you fix the problem?

Preparing for an upcoming HIPAA audit can be a difficult task. If you have one coming up, you may be wondering how to prepare your practice for it. If so, then you’ve come to the right place.

To help prepare your practice, our compliance service can get you the following:

Comprehensive Training

HIPAA violations can result in penalties up to $50,000 per violation. Violators may also be criminally prosecuted for such violations. With comprehensive HIPAA training and certification, your organization can avoid potential penalties.

Achieving compliance with HIPAA is an ongoing process that requires continual attention and effort from everyone in the organization. One way to achieve compliance is by using a HIPAA training program that includes a comprehensive curriculum.

Full Audit Support

A medical practice that doesn’t have a plan for HIPAA compliance and has not taken proactive steps (like performing an ongoing risk analysis and developing policies & procedures) will experience liability issues with their clients and employees who work with PHI. 

Our HIPAA audit services include:

• Preparing for the audit by getting all necessary documentation in order.
• Conducting the onsite auditor interview.
• Working on the corrective actions required during the inspection.
• Performing post-audit documentation.

Risk Analysis

The primary objective of a risk analysis is to identify and quantify the risks associated with a given product or process. 

While HIPAA compliance is not always as straightforward as it seems, our risk analysis will help you identify and eliminate potential holes in your security to protect your practice and patients from ransomware attacks, data theft, and insider threats.

The goal of this risk analysis is to identify the risks to patient privacy and provide mitigation steps so that your organization can be proactive about meeting its regulatory obligations.

When considering the risks, it is important to know that there are both external and internal threats. Internal threats come from people with legitimate access, while external threats come from people who do not have authorized access.

The final deliverable of the risk analysis is a report on findings and recommendations for which you can use to meet your regulatory obligations.

Tailored Solutions

There are many obstacles to overcome to protect your patients' rights and your practice. But you won't have to go through them alone.

Our compliance experts are committed to helping your medical practice meet the strict regulatory standards imposed by HIPAA, but we also understand that not all practices are alike. That's why our solutions are designed to meet not only regulatory standards, but also your unique practice needs. 

An experienced compliance specialist works collaboratively with you to design a customized program with policies and procedures tailored specifically for your organization.

As part of our strategy, we'll take into account what your healthcare practice is like, your location, the devices you use, and more.

Why ER Tech Pros

HIPAA requires robust security and compliance to protect patient data, but it can be difficult to adhere to the numerous rules and regulations. This leaves organizations with the difficult decision of either risking an audit or spending more money than they think they can afford.

Our compliance services safeguards your organization from costly penalties and potential lawsuits by providing ongoing monitoring services tailored to your specific needs. 

Here are the main reasons why ER Tech Pros is a great choice for your practice:

We’ll eliminate your stress.

HIPAA can be a complicated process to navigate on your own. These policies and procedures are notoriously difficult to understand. Fortunately, our HIPAA experts are here to help. We specialize in simplifying HIPAA compliance for healthcare professionals. 

We offer a range of healthcare IT compliance services to help you rest easy knowing you’re following the guidelines. 

You no longer have to worry about the burden of individually managing HIPAA policies and procedures. Our team takes care of everything.

We have industry expertise.

Many IT providers are spread too thin working with multiple sectors. Some of them even have one or two healthcare clients. Chances are, they haven't dealt with the most difficult challenges a medical practice can face.

Specializing in healthcare, our experts have over 10 years of experience working with dozens of medical practices across the United States. We’ve helped them prevent disruptions to patients' care by solving their compliance challenges.

We've seen it all, and we're also prepared for new challenges. Our experience in this field means that we can help you navigate all the intricacies of HIPAA.

We help you avoid expensive penalties and other consequences.

If your practice experiences a data breach, the possibility of fines and penalties looms ominously. The average cost of a healthcare data breach is $9.42 million. 

Data breaches not only come with sanctions, but they also have a ripple effect on your practice. Consequences include: 

• damaged reputation and trust among current and prospective patients,
• increased costs associated with increased security measures, 
• lost productivity at the practice due to decreased morale, and 
• increased staff turnover rates.

Our IT compliance services can help you avoid all of that.

We’re proactive, not reactive.

Adopting a proactive approach to regulatory compliance is the best way to protect your company's reputation and avoid any potential penalties. We’ll identify any areas of concern and help you avoid all of the hassles associated with being non-compliant.

We start by assessing your current knowledge and identify any areas where you need additional training or support. 

Our team is always proactively monitoring for any compliance changes. This ensures that we are prepared to meet the challenges head-on and can provide you with a quick response when an incident occurs.

Compliance Solution Simplified: Stay Compliant With ER Tech Pros

Many healthcare organizations are often faced with the daunting task of complying with HIPAA audit standards. The costs of penalties for not adhering to these standards can be detrimental to your practice.

The good news is we've got your back — we specialize in HIPAA compliance and can help you stay compliant and, more importantly, keep your data safe.

By taking advantage of our compliance service before an audit, you can eliminate risks and liabilities to your practice by making sure all your bases are covered. Schedule a call with a compliance expert today to get started.