Protect patient data, keep clinical systems running, and be ready when regulators ask. Independent audits and testing by CISA-certified auditors, scoped to your organization.
Patient data does not stay in the EHR. It moves to portals, vendors, inboxes, and backups, and each path needs its own kind of test.
Healthcare runs on data that cannot be replaced and systems that cannot go down. Protected health information (PHI), clinical trial records, and proprietary research are worth more to attackers than almost any other data, and an outage at a hospital or lab is measured in delayed care, not only lost revenue. A single breach can bring HIPAA penalties, an Office for Civil Rights investigation, compromised research, and a loss of patient trust that takes years to rebuild.
The HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy and Breach Notification Rules, and Security Risk Analysis; HITECH obligations for business associates; NIST SP 800-66; and state health data privacy laws. Where FDA 21 CFR Part 11 or GxP applies, we map security findings to those requirements so your quality and compliance teams can act on them.
Each service tests one of the paths above. Most healthcare organizations start with the HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, then add the path that worries them most.
HIPAA is three engagements, not one: the Security Rule, the Privacy and Breach Notification Rules, and the Security Risk Analysis. We confirm which apply to you, cover each one properly, and leave you with the documentation the Office for Civil Rights asks for first.
HIPAA compliance auditHospitals and labs are prime ransomware targets because every hour of downtime affects care. We verify that your backups are isolated and immutable and that EHR and clinical systems can actually be restored, with measured recovery times instead of a green status light.
Ransomware readiness auditBilling companies, EHR hosts, telehealth platforms, and IT providers all handle your PHI, and the regulatory accountability stays with you. We evaluate your business associates’ safeguards, evidence, and contract language so you know where vendor risk really sits.
Third-party risk managementPatient portals, telehealth apps, scheduling tools, and the APIs that connect them are where PHI meets the internet. We test them for OWASP Top 10 flaws, broken authentication, and data exposure, and show you exactly how to fix what we find.
Web app security auditTracking pixels, session replay, and chat widgets on patient-facing websites can disclose health information without anyone noticing. We check them against your consent flow and disclosures, along with your Privacy Rule and breach notification procedures.
Privacy auditBusy clinical and front-desk staff are often the easiest way into a healthcare network. Through phishing simulations, vishing, and pretexting, we measure how your people respond, then help you train against the techniques that actually worked.
Social engineering assessmentA small medical practice, a hospital system, and a biotech running clinical trials face very different risks. We do not sell a fixed package. We scope each engagement around your systems, your obligations, and your team, and deliver findings that are specific and actionable, not a generic checklist.
EHR and practice management systems, medical devices, cloud services, Microsoft 365, and remote clinics. We test what you actually run.
Findings tied to HIPAA, HITECH, and the other requirements that apply to you, so compliance and IT teams work from the same report.
We restore EHR and clinical systems in a test and time it, so you know how long recovery really takes before you need it.
Healthcare is consistently one of the most targeted sectors in the United States. Hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers hold enormous volumes of patient data and proprietary research, which makes them high-value targets for ransomware, data theft, and corporate espionage. Our role is to give you an independent, evidence-based view of where you stand and a clear, prioritized plan to close the gaps that matter most. Our HIPAA compliance audit covers the Security Rule, the Privacy and Breach Notification Rules, and the Security Risk Analysis as the three separate engagements they are.
We start by mapping where PHI is created, stored, and sent: the EHR, the portal, the billing vendor, the inbox, and the backup. Each path gets the test that fits it, from an API security test on the portal to a timed restore of clinical systems. You receive a risk-rated report that maps each finding to the HIPAA Security Rule and the other requirements that apply to you, with clear steps to fix it. Where partners or regulators need proof, an Auditor Opinion Letter documents the result, and our support continues for three months after delivery.
Most organizations begin with one engagement and build from there. Find the situation closest to yours:
Not sure? A free consultation will help you decide.
Altius IT's certified auditors have served healthcare and life sciences organizations for over 30 years. We understand the regulatory requirements, clinical workflows, and technology environments that make this sector uniquely challenging, and we tailor every engagement to them. Our 50-point security process addresses EHR security, clinical trial data protection, medical device risks, and third-party vendor management.
No. HIPAA involves three separate engagements: the Security Rule audit, the Privacy and Breach Notification Rules audit, and the Security Risk Analysis, which is a required implementation specification in its own right. Completing one does not satisfy the others. Our HIPAA compliance audit covers each one as a separate engagement.
Yes. Since the HITECH Act, HIPAA applies directly to business associates: billing companies, IT providers, cloud hosts, and anyone else who creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on a covered entity’s behalf. If PHI passes through your systems, the rule reaches you whether or not you treat a single patient.
Most start with a HIPAA compliance audit and Security Risk Analysis, then add a ransomware readiness audit, third-party risk management for business associates, and testing of patient portals and telehealth apps. We scope each engagement to your systems and obligations, so you only pay for what you need.
Altius IT provides certified IT security audit services across multiple industry sectors.
