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HIPAA Compliance Resources

Free guides, templates, and tools to help San Diego healthcare providers understand and maintain HIPAA compliance with current federal and California state requirements.

Key HIPAA Requirements 2025

Understanding the four core areas of HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers.

Privacy Rule
  • Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) distribution and acknowledgment
  • Minimum necessary use and disclosure of PHI
  • Patient rights: access, amendment, accounting of disclosures
  • Privacy Officer designation and training requirements
Security Rule
  • Annual security risk assessment and remediation
  • Access controls and user authentication (unique IDs, emergency access)
  • Encryption of PHI at rest and in transit
  • Audit controls, integrity controls, and transmission security
Breach Notification
  • Breach risk assessment within 60 days of discovery
  • Individual notification within 60 days for breaches affecting 500+ individuals
  • HHS notification via breach portal (immediately for 500+, annually for <500)
  • Media notification for breaches affecting 500+ residents in same state/jurisdiction
Business Associates
  • Written Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) before PHI disclosure
  • Due diligence on subcontractor compliance and security practices
  • Regular review of BA performance and security incidents
  • Termination procedures for non-compliant business associates

Downloadable Guides & Templates

Free, practical resources you can download and use immediately in your practice.

Essential
HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Complete checklist covering Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification requirements for San Diego healthcare providers.
PDF Download
Updated
2024-2025 HIPAA Updates
Updated guidance on reproductive health privacy, cybersecurity requirements, and OCR enforcement priorities.
PDF Guide
Popular
Breach Response Plan Template
Step-by-step template for responding to HIPAA breaches, including OCR notification requirements and timeline.
Word Document
Essential
Business Associate Agreement
Sample BAA template compliant with HIPAA Omnibus Rule requirements for San Diego healthcare providers.
Word Template
Tools
Security Risk Assessment
Comprehensive workbook following HHS guidance to conduct and document HIPAA security risk assessments.
Excel Workbook
Training
Staff Training Materials
Complete HIPAA training curriculum covering Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and breach notification procedures.
PowerPoint

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Whitepapers & In-Depth Guides

Comprehensive resources for understanding HIPAA compliance in depth.

HIPAA Compliance for Small Practices

Practical guide for small healthcare practices to achieve HIPAA compliance on a budget, covering essential policies, procedures, and affordable security measures.

15 min read

Healthcare Cybersecurity in 2025

Analysis of current cybersecurity threats to healthcare organizations including ransomware, phishing, and insider threats, with concrete prevention strategies.

20 min read

Telehealth & HIPAA Compliance

Complete guide to HIPAA-compliant telehealth including platform selection, patient consent, emergency exceptions, and California-specific requirements.

12 min read

Cloud Storage & PHI Security

Understanding Business Associate Agreements with cloud providers, encryption requirements, access controls, and compliance best practices.

18 min read

Tools & Calculators

Interactive tools to help you assess and manage HIPAA compliance.

HIPAA Compliance Calculator

Estimate the time and resources needed to achieve HIPAA compliance based on your practice size and current state.

Compliance Calendar

Track HIPAA training schedules, annual risk assessments, policy reviews, and other compliance deadlines.

Vendor Assessment Tool

Evaluate potential business associates and technology vendors for HIPAA compliance readiness and BAA requirements.

Security Checklist App

Mobile-friendly tool to conduct regular security checks, document safeguards, and track remediation activities.

Video Library

Watch short, informative videos on key HIPAA compliance topics.

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We're creating a library of video tutorials covering essential HIPAA compliance topics for San Diego healthcare providers. Check back soon or contact us for in-person training.

Official HIPAA & Healthcare Resources

Links to official government and industry resources for HIPAA compliance and California healthcare regulations.

HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Official HIPAA enforcement agency providing guidance, breach portal, complaint filing, and compliance resources

Visit hhs.gov/hipaa

HIPAA Security Rule Guidance

Technical safeguards, administrative procedures, and physical security requirements from HHS

Visit hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/security

California Department of Public Health

State healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, and public health guidance for California providers

Visit cdph.ca.gov

California Health & Safety Code

State laws governing medical information privacy (CMIA), healthcare facilities, and patient rights in California

Visit leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

San Diego County Medical Society

Professional organization providing resources, advocacy, and support for San Diego physicians and healthcare providers

Visit sdcms.org

California Medical Association

Statewide physician organization offering compliance resources, practice management tools, and regulatory guidance

Visit cmadocs.org

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Technical security standards and best practices that align with HIPAA security requirements

Visit nist.gov/cyberframework

NIST HIPAA Security Guidance

Detailed technical guidance on implementing HIPAA Security Rule requirements (NIST SP 800-66)

Visit csrc.nist.gov/hipaa

Additional Federal Resources

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