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How Modern Companies Comply with HIPAA Fast
Real examples of modern healthtech companies that use Workstreet for HIPAA
Stride Health, a leading cloud-based healthcare software company, partnered with Workstreet to transform their security and compliance program from a resource-intensive burden into a strategic business advantage. Over two years, Workstreet delivered exceptional results: 90% reduction in audit findings, 95% reduction in internal team time commitment, and zero findings in the latest penetration test—all while maintaining full HIPAA and NIST 800-53 compliance.
SecondBody is an innovative technology company providing advanced digital solutions for business applications. As they grew their platform and customer base, SecondBody decided to transition from their existing compliance management system (Sprinto) to Vanta to better support their security and compliance needs. This platform migration presented significant challenges in maintaining compliance continuity and avoiding disruption to their security program during the transition.
HIPAA FAQs
Common questions about HIPAA compliance
Yes, you still need HIPAA protections. While de-identified data isn't considered PHI, the de-identification process must follow HIPAA's Safe Harbor or Expert Determination methods. If you handle any identifiable health information during this process, full compliance is required. Many AI and healthtech companies also face re-identification risks requiring ongoing HIPAA safeguards.
HIPAA fully applies to AI systems processing PHI. Implement access controls, audit logs, data encryption, and proper protection for training data. Additional considerations include securing data pipelines, managing cloud AI services, preventing PHI leaks in model outputs, and maintaining audit trails of AI decision processes. Business Associate Agreements are required with AI service providers accessing PHI.
A BAA is a contract between a covered entity and a business associate, but it's just one piece of compliance. Full HIPAA compliance includes implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, conducting risk assessments, training employees, and maintaining policies and procedures. The BAA defines responsibilities, while compliance involves implementing all required protections.
Penalties range from $137 to $2,067,813 per violation, depending on negligence level and whether violations are corrected. HHS actively investigates breaches affecting 500+ individuals and complaint-driven cases. Recent enforcement has increased significantly, with millions in annual fines. Beyond financial penalties, violations can result in criminal charges, reputation damage, and customer trust loss.
HIPAA compliance is required immediately upon handling PHI—there's no grace period. However, you can implement a phased approach: essential safeguards (access controls, encryption, BAAs) within 30 days, risk assessments and policies within 60 days, and full operational compliance within 90 days. Working with HIPAA experts ensures you don't miss critical requirements.