HIPAA doesn’t just expect you to protect patient data—it expects you to have clear, written policies that explain how you do that. Those policies must be followed, reviewed, and updated regularly.
So, what exactly does HIPAA require when it comes to policies and procedures? What should be in place? And how do you manage it all without drowning in documentation?
Let’s break it down—and explore how Medcurity can make it simple.
The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules all require covered entities and business associates to implement policies and procedures that align with the standards in each rule.
That means your organization must:
It’s not enough to download a few templates or write something once and forget it. These documents should reflect what’s happening in your organization—and guide what should happen next.
Here’s a list of the foundational policies you should have in place:
Privacy Rule Policies:
Security Rule Policies:
Breach Notification Policies:
Training and Sanctions:
If you’re missing any of these, or your policies haven’t been reviewed recently, now’s the time to act.
Managing policies and procedures manually can feel like a full-time job. Medcurity makes it easier, faster, and fully integrated with your broader HIPAA compliance efforts.
Here’s how we help:
Whether you’re building from scratch or tightening up an existing compliance program, Medcurity helps you turn policy management into a streamlined, repeatable process.
HIPAA compliance is more than having a binder on a shelf. Your policies should reflect your current processes—and your team should know how to follow them. It’s about building a culture of privacy and security, not just checking boxes.
Medcurity is here to help you create, manage, and maintain HIPAA policies and procedures that not only meet the standard—but support your mission.
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