HIPAA Compliance
Our Commitment to HIPAA Compliance
AxiaASC is fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of HIPAA compliance to protect the privacy and security of patient health information. We understand the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive healthcare data.
Administrative Safeguards
- Designated HIPAA Security Officer and Privacy Officer
- Comprehensive workforce training on HIPAA requirements
- Access management procedures and role-based permissions
- Regular risk assessments and management processes
- Incident response and breach notification procedures
- Business Associate Agreements with all third-party vendors
Physical Safeguards
- Secure data center facilities with 24/7 monitoring
- Restricted physical access controls
- Environmental controls and redundant systems
- Secure disposal of hardware and media
Technical Safeguards
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- TLS 1.3 encryption for data in transit
- Unique user identification and strong authentication
- Automatic logoff and session timeout
- Comprehensive audit logs and monitoring
- Data integrity controls and validation
- Transmission security for all communications
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
We execute Business Associate Agreements with all covered entities using our platform. Our BAA includes:
- Clear definitions of permitted uses and disclosures
- Safeguards for protecting PHI
- Reporting requirements for security incidents
- Provisions for return or destruction of PHI
- Subcontractor compliance requirements
Audit and Compliance
We maintain comprehensive audit trails and undergo regular assessments:
- Annual HIPAA risk assessments
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
- Detailed access logs for all PHI interactions
- Compliance monitoring and reporting
Data Breach Response
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have established procedures to:
- Immediately contain and assess the breach
- Notify affected covered entities within required timeframes
- Provide detailed breach documentation
- Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Cooperate fully with any investigations
Patient Rights
We support covered entities in fulfilling patient rights under HIPAA including:
- Access to their health information
- Ability to request amendments
- Accounting of disclosures
- Data portability and export capabilities
Ongoing Compliance
HIPAA compliance is an ongoing commitment. We continuously:
- Monitor regulatory changes and update policies
- Train staff on HIPAA requirements
- Review and improve security measures
- Maintain documentation of compliance efforts
Questions About HIPAA Compliance
For questions about our HIPAA compliance program or to request a Business Associate Agreement, contact:
Email: compliance@axiaasc.com
Or use our contact form