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Even though people talk about an “annual HIPAA audit,” compliance isn’t just a once-a-year task. To stay compliant, organizations can’t just “set it and forget it”; they need to constantly manage risks. Staying on top of things is the only way to be ready for an audit at any time.

The $245,000 settlement against a small health plan isn’t just a headline, it’s a warning. Many employers mistakenly believe their benefit plans are “too small to notice,” but federal regulators are proving otherwise. This post breaks down how a lack of formal risk analysis and missing security training can turn a routine oversight into a quarter-million-dollar disaster. Learn the specific steps you must take to shield your organization from becoming the next case study in HIPAA non-compliance.