HIPAA Compliance & Healthcare IT for Baltimore Medical Practices
Protect patient data, reduce risk, and meet HIPAA requirements with a right-sized, expert-led program.
Stay Protected & Compliant Checklist
Download our HIPAA Compliance Checklist—no jargon, just what you need to do.
Protect
Patient Data
Use encryption, access controls, and secure workflows to block data breaches and unauthorized PHI exposure.
Avoid
Costly Fines
Implement comprehensive HIPAA controls to prevent violations and limit legal exposure.
Build Trust & Security
Demonstrate your commitment to patient confidentiality, regulatory reliability, and service excellence.
What is HIPAA Compliance?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is a legal framework ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI (Protected Health Information). Covered entities and business associates must follow Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules to safeguard patient data.
- Limit PHI use/disclosure to “minimum necessary”
- Provide patient access & rights to their information
- Maintain a Notice of Privacy Practices
- Protect electronic PHI via encryption, access controls, and audit logging
HIPAA Requirements at a Glance
1
Privacy Rule
Governs how PHI is used and disclosed, including patient rights and notices.
2
Security Rule
Mandates technical and administrative safeguards for ePHI—including encryption, authentication, and monitoring.
3
Breach Notification Rule
Requires timely reporting of PHI breaches to affected individuals and OCR (Office for Civil Rights).
4
Who Must Comply
- Covered entities: Healthcare providers, plans, clearinghouses
- Business associates: IT vendors, billing services, cloud platforms handling PHI
Our HIPAA Compliance Roadmap
Assess
Conduct a HIPAA readiness assessment and gap analysis of your PHI systems.
Remediate
Develop policies, employee training, encryption, and access controls.
Report
Guide you through audits and ongoing compliance documentation.
Why HIPAA Compliance Matters
- Strengthens patient privacy and trust
- Minimizes regulatory fines—civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, $1.5M/year caps, even criminal charges
- Demonstrates industry credibility and partnership readiness
- Protects against reputational damage and legal exposure
Why Work with CISPOINT?
At CISPOINT, we help healthcare organizations and vendors achieve HIPAA compliance through:
- Risk assessments & gap analysis
- Policies, procedures & employee training
- Technical safeguards like encryption, access management, secure backups
- Ongoing monitoring, auditing & advisory support
Ready to Secure HIPAA Compliance?
Stay trusted, secure, and compliant.
Other Compliance Services CISPOINT Provides
While we specialize in HIPAA for healthcare providers, we also help Maryland businesses meet other regulatory requirements:
CMMC Compliance for Government Contractors
Maryland and DC-area defense contractors must achieve CMMC compliance to maintain eligibility for Department of Defense contracts. As a Cyber AB certified Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), CISPOINT specializes in helping government contractors navigate CMMC 2.0 requirements and achieve certification.
What we provide:
- CMMC Level 1, 2, and 3 readiness assessments
- NIST SP 800-171 implementation and gap remediation
- System Security Plan (SSP) development
- Technical control implementation (access controls, encryption, monitoring)
- C3PAO audit preparation and support
- Ongoing compliance maintenance
PCI-DSS Compliance for Payment Processing
Many healthcare practices process credit card payments for patient services. If your practice accepts credit cards, you need PCI-DSS compliance in addition to HIPAA. CISPOINT helps medical practices meet both requirements without conflict or duplication.
What we provide:
- PCI-DSS gap assessments for healthcare environments
- Payment system security that doesn't compromise HIPAA compliance
- Network segmentation for payment processing
- Quarterly vulnerability scanning
- Annual compliance validation support
- Combined HIPAA + PCI compliance strategies
See what other business owners are saying about us…
"CISPOINT stands out from other IT firms in several ways. Their promptness in addressing IT issues without excessive charges sets them apart. Unlike previous experiences with firms that charged for every small issue, CISPOINT's approach is refreshing. They focus on resolving issues efficiently the first time, ensuring minimal disruption to our operations."
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Skin Oasis Dermatology
"CISPOINT's impact on our network's health has been nothing short of invaluable. Since entrusting them with our IT management, the most significant benefit has been the peace of mind that accompanies their continuous network monitoring."
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Center For Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland
About CISPOINT
Since 2010, CISPOINT has been the trusted Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for small and mid-sized businesses across the Baltimore–Washington DC metro area. We specialize in rightsizing your IT — delivering tailored technology solutions that align with your unique needs, not oversized systems or one-size-fits-all approaches.
Whether you're battling slow systems, security vulnerabilities, or constant downtime, our expert IT team is here to eliminate the hassle. With proactive support, top-tier cybersecurity, and a deep commitment to customer care, we make sure your business runs smarter, faster, and safer — every day.
