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HIPAA Readiness Assessment Checklist

Assess your organization's HIPAA readiness with our comprehensive checklist covering Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules for protected health information (PHI).

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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
45 CFR 164

Security Rule

ePHI protection requirements

  • Administrative Safeguards
  • Physical Safeguards
  • Technical Safeguards
  • Risk Assessment
45 CFR 164.3

Breach Notification

Incident response requirements

  • Breach Assessment
  • Individual Notice
  • HHS Notification
  • Media Notice
45 CFR 164.4

Business Associates

Third-party compliance

  • BAA Requirements
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Compliance Verification
  • Termination Procedures
HITECH Act

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

FormatPDF
CoveragePrivacy, Security & Breach Notification Rules
RegulationHIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160, 162, 164)
Last UpdatedNovember 2025

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