Even though the compliance deadline for the security regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has passed, Netsmart Technologies understands the need for continued, effective compliance and verification tools and services.

The Netsmart team offers a range of strategic, technical, and planning services to ensure current and
ongoing compliance with HIPAA security regulation.

Netsmart helps organizations address the issue of HIPAA security from both technical and policy based perspectives. With Netsmart’s’ assistance, covered entities ensure compliance with the rule through appropriate and cost effective measures. Netsmart is well suited to help organizations navigate the sometimes complex nuances of HIPAA security compliance.

HIPAA Security Assessment
The HIPAA Security Assessment is performed by a team of knowledgeable Netsmart consultants, who address all required and addressable aspects of the Administrative Simplification Legislation components of HIPAA as they relate to security.

The objectives of the assessment are to provide a detailed assessment of the current environment; identify the gaps between the current state and the HIPAA Security standards; and provide actionable recommendations. The Security Assessment performed by Netsmart includes:

• Assessment of the current state of the organization’s compliance with HIPAA Security regulations readiness through a review of policies and documentation, assessment of operational functions and performance of targeted interviews
• Performance of a Gap Analysis to determine compliance shortfalls and vulnerabilities.
• Delivery of actionable plans and recommendations on how impacted areas can become compliant.