Free 3-minute HIPAA compliance assessment for healthcare practices. Identify gaps and get personalized recommendations.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information (Protected Health Information, or PHI). A HIPAA assessment evaluates an organization's compliance with the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule — identifying gaps in administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that protect PHI.
HIPAA compliance is mandatory for Covered Entities (healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses) and their Business Associates (vendors who handle PHI). Violations can result in penalties ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation, up to $1.5 million annually per violation category, plus potential criminal charges.
| Safeguard Type | Requirements | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative | Policies, procedures, workforce training | Risk analysis, security officer designation, workforce training, incident response plan |
| Physical | Facility and workstation protections | Facility access controls, workstation use policies, device disposal procedures |
| Technical | Technology-based protections | Access controls, audit controls, integrity controls, transmission security |
| Requirement | Rule | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Analysis | Security Rule §164.308(a)(1) | Conduct accurate and thorough assessment of risks to PHI |
| Access Control | Security Rule §164.312(a)(1) | Implement policies to allow only authorized access to ePHI |
| Audit Controls | Security Rule §164.312(b) | Record and examine access and activity in systems containing ePHI |
| Encryption | Security Rule §164.312(a)(2)(iv) | Encrypt ePHI at rest and in transit (addressable) |
| Breach Notification | Breach Rule §164.404 | Notify affected individuals within 60 days of breach discovery |
| BAA Requirement | Privacy Rule §164.502(e) | Execute Business Associate Agreements with all vendors handling PHI |
| Minimum Necessary | Privacy Rule §164.502(b) | Limit PHI access and disclosure to the minimum necessary for the purpose |
The HIPAA Quick Assessment is a free 10-question self-evaluation tool that helps healthcare practices quickly gauge their HIPAA compliance readiness. It covers key requirements including risk assessments, access controls, encryption, employee training, Business Associate Agreements, incident response, audit logs, device security, physical safeguards, and documentation.
The assessment takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It consists of 10 multiple-choice questions covering the most critical HIPAA security requirements, with each question offering four answer options ranging from no compliance to full compliance.
No, all data is processed entirely in your browser and never transmitted to any server. Your assessment answers remain completely private. You can share your results via a URL link if you choose, but this only encodes your scores in the URL parameters without storing anything on our servers.
Your score is rated on a 30-point scale across three levels. A score of 24 or higher (80%+) indicates a Strong program with well-established controls. A score between 15-23 (50-79%) means your program Needs Improvement with significant gaps. A score below 15 indicates you are At Risk and need immediate action to avoid potential penalties.
No, this is a self-assessment tool designed for educational purposes and initial gap analysis only. It does not constitute a formal HIPAA audit or provide certification. For official compliance verification, you should work with a qualified HIPAA compliance consultant or undergo a formal Security Risk Assessment as required by HIPAA regulations.
HIPAA penalties range from $100 to $50,000 per violation depending on the level of negligence, with an annual maximum of $1.5 million per violation category. Willful neglect that remains uncorrected carries the highest penalties. Beyond financial penalties, organizations may face corrective action plans, reputational damage, and loss of patient trust.