HIPAA Risk Assessment for Your Business
HIPAA compliance audit services test whether the systems holding patient data really meet the Security Rule. Omeiro checks ePHI encryption, audit logs, access controls and business associate arrangements, for covered entities and business associates.
What HIPAA risk assessment looks at
The main areas we check, by hand with tools as support. The exact scope depends on your package and is agreed in writing before work starts.
Policies
- What exists today
- Gaps and old documents
- Plain-language drafts
Risks
- Main risks listed
- Likelihood and impact
- Owners
Vendors
- Who has your data
- Contracts and access
- Review dates
Action list
- Ranked next steps
- Quick wins
- Longer projects
Checklist Based on common risks and good practice. The exact scope depends on your package and is agreed in writing before work starts.
What you get with HIPAA risk assessment
End-to-end technical safeguards audit for covered entities and business associates. ePHI encryption verification, audit log validation, access controls, and formal HIPAA BAA compliance.
Basic Package
HIPAA security gap check for 1 system. 5-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Standard Package
Gap check; policies; fixes for up to 3 systems. 10-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Premium Package
Full audit; fixes; staff training. 15-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
Work starts only after the scope is agreed in writing and you confirm you own or control the systems involved.
How our HIPAA risk assessment works
List the systems
We identify where ePHI is stored, sent and accessed.
Check safeguards
Encryption, logging and access controls are tested against the Security Rule.
Rate gaps
Each gap is scored by likely harm and effort to fix.
Fix and report
Higher tiers add policies, fixes and training, with a written report.
HIPAA compliance audit: what the technical review covers
A HIPAA compliance audit of technical safeguards focuses on where electronic protected health information lives and who can reach it. We review access controls, unique user IDs, session timeouts, audit logging, encryption at rest and in transit, and backup handling. Prepare a system inventory, a list of vendors that touch patient data and your current policies. The Security Rule is risk-based, so we also check that a documented risk analysis exists and matches what is deployed.
Gaps often sit between systems rather than inside them: shared logins on clinical devices, backups nobody has restored, logs kept but never reviewed, or a vendor without a business associate agreement. A HIPAA compliance audit lists each gap with severity and a practical fix. It supports your compliance officer, but it is a technical review, not a legal opinion, and staff training still needs separate attention.
In short
- Delivery in 5 to 15 days, by package.
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- Clinics and health startups storing electronic patient data.
- Software vendors who became business associates and need to prove controls.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
HIPAA Risk Assessment: common questions
How much does HIPAA risk assessment cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our HIPAA Risk Assessment pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does HIPAA security risk assessment take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 5-day delivery; Standard 10-day delivery; Premium 15-day delivery.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: HIPAA security gap check for 1 system. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom HIPAA technical safeguards review package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
Does passing this audit make us HIPAA certified?
No. HIPAA has no official certification, but the work documents your safeguards.
Will you see patient data?
We aim to review systems and settings without reading patient records, and we agree access rules first.
Are business associates covered?
Yes, the audit applies to covered entities and business associates alike.
What do I need to supply?
A list of systems that touch ePHI and admin access for review.
How often should a HIPAA security risk assessment be done?
The Security Rule expects risk analysis to be ongoing and updated after changes such as new systems, vendors or incidents. Many organisations review at least yearly.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your HIPAA risk assessment?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.