HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Services
End-to-end Security Rule compliance from comprehensive risk analysis through technical control implementation, policy development, and continuous monitoring for healthcare organizations and business associates.
Three Categories of Safeguards
The Security Rule organizes requirements into administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. PTG implements all three as a unified program.
Administrative + Physical
- Risk analysis and risk management per NIST SP 800-30
- Workforce security, training, and contingency planning
- Facility access controls and device/media management
- Business Associate Agreement program
Technical Safeguards
- Access controls: unique user IDs, MFA, auto-logoff
- Audit controls: centralized logging, SIEM, alerting
- Encryption at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2+, VPN)
- Integrity controls and entity authentication
Our Security Rule Compliance Process
Security Rule Gap Assessment
Risk Analysis per NIST SP 800-30
Safeguard Implementation
Policy and Procedure Development
Staff Training Program
Validation and Ongoing Monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Security Rule and Privacy Rule?
The Security Rule protects ePHI specifically through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. The Privacy Rule governs all PHI (paper, oral, electronic) and establishes patient rights. Both are required for full HIPAA compliance.
What is the most important Security Rule requirement?
Risk analysis under 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A). It is the most frequently cited deficiency in OCR enforcement actions and the foundation upon which all other safeguards are built.
Does addressable mean optional?
No. Addressable means you must assess whether the specification is reasonable and appropriate. You must implement it, implement an equivalent alternative, or document why neither is applicable. OCR has imposed millions in penalties on organizations that treated addressable as optional.
How does PTG align with NIST methodology?
Our implementations follow NIST SP 800-66 guidance, the methodology HHS recommends for HIPAA Security Rule compliance. We also map controls to NIST CSF and CIS Controls for multi-framework alignment.
What industries does PTG serve for Security Rule compliance?
Medical practices, dental offices, behavioral health, home health, hospitals, EHR vendors, billing companies, cloud providers, and any HIPAA business associate handling ePHI.
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Achieve Security Rule Compliance
Schedule a Security Rule gap assessment. PTG implements controls that genuinely protect ePHI while producing the documentation OCR requires.