Protect patient confidentiality and data security with HIPAA
Ensure compliance across systems to safeguard against identity thefts and data breaches
Shahi Enterprises ensures seamless HIPAA compliance for healthcare organizations in UAE and India, focusing on safeguarding Patient Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Patient Health Information (ePHI). Our tailored solutions cover the essential Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, with an emphasis on obtaining ISO 27799:2016 certification for effective management and security of sensitive patient data.
Protecting customer data not only crucial but actually mandatory in the healthcare sector. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets out the basic regulations to protect Patient Health Information (PHI) as well as Electronic Patient Health Information (ePHI). HIPAA compliance is mandatory for all hospitals, clinics and any partners or providers in the healthcare industry, including cloud service providers and data storage companies. Our comprehensive assessment, audit and compliance services will ensure your organisation can easily navigate the complex HIPAA landscape in the UAE and beyond.
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA is a federal law enacted in the United States of America in 1996, whose sole aim is to provide regulatory guidelines for healthcare-related organisations to have process-related, physical and digital security measures in place to protect confidential PHI and ePHI. It also sets specific standards for the exchange of healthcare data between entities. It applies to any company operating in the healthcare field, including health plans, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearing houses, as well as any business associates or partners who deal with the usage, storage or exchange of patient data.
HIPAA Compliance: 3 essential rules
HIPAA Privacy Rule: Covers patient data use and disclosure, and grants patients the right to view, request, access and, if required, restrict use or disclosure of their PHI and ePHI.
HIPAA Security Rule: Outlines the specific standards needed to safeguard PHI and ePHI, including access controls, encryption and regular risk assessments to protect data from unauthorised access, theft, or tampering.
HIPAA Breach Notification Rule: Mandates that the organisation should alert affected patients and concerned national/international authorities in case of any attack/breach causing loss, theft or unauthorised disclosure of PHI or ePHI.
How Shahi Enterprises can help you become HIPAA compliant
Our experienced team offers tailored solutions, comprehensive support, and industry knowledge to assist healthcare organisations with HIPAA compliance. Here are the steps we will follow:
Our first step will be to understand your specific requirements pertaining to HIPAA certification. We will map the lifecycle of Protected Health Information (PHI) in your company against HIPAA rules and then design a bespoke plan with clear timelines, responsibilities and deliverables.
We will next assess your current security controls and see whether they comply with the various rules and regulations set forth by HIPAA. This will help us identify gaps and risks, which we will communicate to you along with recommendations for improvement, helping you align your overall security posture.
We will help you bridge the identified gaps by creating rules and guidelines for protecting patient data. We will also provide training, education, and hands-on support to your teams for successful implementation of all new security measures.
We define control monitoring metrics and conduct periodic internal audits to maintain your security posture. This allows you to track cyber risks and assess the effectiveness of your cybersecurity controls in protecting patient health information (PHI).
Why you need to get ISO 27799:2016 certified today
For any healthcare organisation or related business associate/partner who deals with PHI and ePHI, obtaining the ISO 27799:2016 certification is crucial. This ensures that you can effectively manage and ensure the security of sensitive patient data. This certification outlines guidelines for companies to implement ISO/IEC 27002 controls to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI regardless of its form, storage, or transmission method. ISO 27799:2016 helps establish the minimum required level of security customised for your company’s policies and procedures to keep patient data safe.
