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What's Included in This Checklist
Our HIPAA Readiness Assessment Checklist helps covered entities and business associates evaluate their compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This checklist covers all three major HIPAA rules essential for protecting patient health information.
HIPAA Rules Coverage
Privacy Rule
PHI use and disclosure standards
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Patient Rights
- Minimum Necessary
- Authorization Requirements
Security Rule
ePHI protection requirements
- Administrative Safeguards
- Physical Safeguards
- Technical Safeguards
- Risk Assessment
Breach Notification
Incident response requirements
- Breach Assessment
- Individual Notice
- HHS Notification
- Media Notice
Business Associates
Third-party compliance
- BAA Requirements
- Subcontractor Management
- Compliance Verification
- Termination Procedures
Sample Checklist Questions
Administrative Safeguards
Has a Security Officer been designated with responsibility for HIPAA compliance?
Evidence: Security Officer appointment letter, job description, org chart
Is there a documented risk assessment process conducted at least annually?
Evidence: Risk assessment reports, risk register, remediation plans
Technical Safeguards
Is ePHI encrypted at rest and in transit?
Evidence: Encryption policies, TLS configurations, disk encryption settings
Template Specifications
| Format | |
| Coverage | Privacy, Security & Breach Notification Rules |
| Regulation | HIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160, 162, 164) |
| Last Updated | November 2025 |
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