Our job is to help you pass regulatory audits, avoid penalties, survive incident investigations, know your insurance will pay, and avoid lawsuits - so you can help the people you serve.

We’ve been advising organizations to comply since 2004, based on Mike Semel’s certifications and hands-on experience as the Chief Information Officer for a hospital. Mike has written HIPAA certification courses and a best-selling book, How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches.

Our job is to help you pass regulatory audits, avoid penalties, survive incident investigations, know your insurance will pay, and avoid lawsuits.

We’ve been advising organizations to comply since 2004, based on Mike Semel’s certifications and hands-on experience as the Chief Information Officer for a hospital. Mike has written HIPAA certification courses and a best-selling book, How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches.

THEY ARE CLOSING OUR HIPAA INVESTIGATION!

“Great news! Attached is the letter we received from the OCR saying they are closing our HIPAA case without further action. Mike, thank you so much for your assistance with the response. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate your input that greatly influenced this outcome.”

— Rebecca Stodolak

Many healthcare organizations think their HIPAA-only compliance program is enough. We Know Better.

The HIPAA Security Rule isn't your only cyber compliance challenge. HIPAA has two other rules and you must also juggle the requirements in state laws, professional licenses, contracts, and insurance policy requirements.

Unlike IT staff and Managed Service Providers, we can help with privacy and confidentiality regulations like mental health laws, STD/HIV laws, and Substance Use Disorder information laws - some of which conflict with HIPAA. 

HIPAA-only strategies leave you exposed. We don’t.

We also help with state data breach laws, contracts, and cyber insurance policies—providing policy reviews, templates, checklists, and support to help compliance officers and IT directors excel.

Ready right now to talk about your needs?

Call Rose Ketchum at 888-997-3635 x 202

We take the Risky Guesswork out of Cybersecurity and Compliance

The most common root cause of HIPAA penalties is the lack of an accurate and thorough Security Risk Analysis. 

You know a good doctor wouldn't treat you by just asking questions. You want one that looks under your skin to see what is really happening.

That's why we look under your organization's 'skin' to evaluate your cybersecurity and compliance.

We Help Businesses

  • Comply With Everything: Federal & State Regulations, Contracts, & Cyber Insurance

  • Confidentially Identify Hidden Risks

  • Secure Your Data

  • Protect The People You Serve

  • Protect Your Workforce Members

  • Protect Your Reputation

  • Protect Your Finances

  • So You Can Focus On Your Mission

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How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches

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Sarasota, Florida

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