How do I know if I have to be HIPAA compliant?+
You need to be HIPAA compliant if creating, receiving, storing, or sharing Protected Health Information (PHI), any individually identifiable health information such as medical records, billing data, or insurance details. That includes covered entities like healthcare providers and health plans, plus vendors that handle PHI for them as business associates.
What happens if we are not HIPAA compliant?+
HIPAA violations can result in civil monetary penalties ranging from $145 to $73,011 per violation, up to $2,190,294 annually per violation category, as established by the HHS Office for Civil Rights enforcement framework. Willful neglect violations that are not corrected can result in criminal penalties for violating HIPAA including fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment.
How long does your HIPAA compliance process take?+
Days, not weeks. Automation does the repetitive work, so most of the timeline comes down to your size, your number of locations, and how fast your staff finish training.
What is the difference between Self-Guided and Full-Scope?+
Self-Guided is $675/year and is designed for experienced compliance professionals who need a reliable, cloud-based platform to centralize their work. Full-Scope is $1,300/year and is designed for small and scaling teams tackling HIPAA compliance for the first time, or transitioning from another platform, who need guided assistance getting their program up and running.
How much does HIPAA compliance consulting cost for a 5-person healthcare office?+
$1,300 a year, flat. We do not charge by seat and we do not charge by usage. A five-person office pays the same as a fifteen-person one, and adding staff or running more assessments never changes the invoice. Pay two years up front and there is a discount. Full breakdown on our Pricing page.
Is One Guy Consulting an attorney?+
No. Chuck Weiselberg is not an attorney and One Guy Consulting is not a law firm. Nothing on this site is legal advice. Chuck is a Certified HIPAA Professional who gives you his recommendations; consult an attorney before making important business or legal decisions.
What is a HIPAA security risk assessment?+
A Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is a federally mandated evaluation required on a regular basis. It identifies potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI) and forms the foundation of any HIPAA compliance program.
What is a HIPAA gap analysis?+
A HIPAA gap analysis compares your current administrative, physical, and technical safeguards against the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule and the Privacy Rule. It identifies partial controls, missing documentation, and procedures not consistently followed.
What is a HIPAA remediation plan?+
A HIPAA remediation plan documents identified compliance gaps and assigns specific corrective actions, owners, and deadlines to resolve them. It demonstrates to auditors that an organization has a structured, documented approach to addressing risks, consistent with the risk management requirement in the HIPAA Security Rule.
Do I need to write my own HIPAA policies from scratch?+
Not at all! Unless you want to. Otherwise, our software will enable you to review and adopt AI-tailored policies and procedures which will be waiting in your account for you by the time you are ready to address them.
What do I do if my small clinic still does not have a HIPAA risk assessment or written policies?+
Do the HIPAA Security Risk Assessment first, then use the findings to write your policies and procedures, fix the highest-risk gaps, and keep documentation. These are all things One Guy Consulting is very familiar with and will be happy to assist you on.
Do you offer ongoing HIPAA compliance support?+
That depends on your plan. Self-Guided ($675/year) is the platform on its own: your SRA, gap analysis, remediation plans, policies, training and records stay live and current year round, but no consulting time is included. Full-Scope ($1,300/year) adds four hours a month with Chuck, hands-on implementation, incident response guidance, and audit-readiness help.
Does One Guy Consulting sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?+
One Guy Consulting, as of today, 9-11-2026, offers no service which would warrant a BAA. However, as we are always working to expand our service offering to meet customer (and regulatory) demand this will change. BAA’s will only be necessary for three features yet to roll out; Mobile Device Management (MDM), Vulnerability Scanning, and Penetration Testing. Stay Tuned!