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A defensible SRA isn't a report that sits in a folder. We identify where your ePHI is exposed, rank risk by likelihood and impact, and convert every finding into operational work your team can actually execute.
What We Do, and Why It's Different
We provide practical HIPAA Security Risk Assessment services for organizations that need a defensible analysis and a plan they can actually execute. The goal is not to hand you a dense report that sits in a folder.
We identify where your electronic protected health information (ePHI) is exposed, rank risk based on likelihood and impact, and convert findings into operational work your team can complete without stalling day-to-day patient care.
Many healthcare teams know they need an SRA but don't know where to begin or what "good" looks like under audit. We solve that by building your assessment around real workflows, current technology, vendor dependencies, and staffing constraints.
Who Needs an SRA?
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Covered entities that have not completed a current, documented risk analysis in the last 12 months.
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Business associates that create, receive, maintain, or transmit ePHI and need defensible risk documentation for client contracts.
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Practices adding new systems, telehealth workflows, or remote work patterns that changed their exposure profile.
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Organizations preparing for audits, payer credentialing, M&A diligence, or enterprise vendor security reviews.
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Teams that completed a generic template-based assessment but still lack a prioritized, actionable remediation roadmap.
Seven-Phase Methodology
Each phase includes practical checkpoints so the process does not drift into theory. Clear owners and target dates from the first week.
Scoping and Discovery
Confirm legal entity structure, service lines, locations, systems in scope, vendor dependencies, and where ePHI actually flows.
Data Flow and Asset Mapping
Document data entry points, repositories, integrations, endpoints, and admin pathways that affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Safeguard Review
Administrative, physical, and technical controls reviewed against HIPAA intent and practical effectiveness in your specific environment.
Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
Evaluate realistic failure scenarios including access control failures, vendor issues, endpoint exposure, and process gaps.
Risk Scoring and Prioritization
Each finding is rated for likelihood and impact so leadership can see what must be addressed first, ranked, not listed.
Remediation Planning
Findings converted into a phased work plan with owners, estimated effort, dependencies, and implementation sequence.
Executive Readout
Deliver an audit-ready package and decision briefing so leaders can approve and fund the right next steps quickly.
Where SRA Programs Expose Gaps
Patterns observed across healthcare SRA engagements by safeguard type and remediation timeline.
Risk Distribution by Safeguard Type
Share of findings at engagement start
Types
- Administrative46%
- Technical37%
- Physical17%
Risk Reduction Over 90 Days
Measured against baseline gap score by milestone
Representative pattern. Results vary by org size and starting posture.
Typical Risk Posture Score
Before vs. after SRA engagement
Target post-engagement metrics
From Policy on Paper to Closed Findings
The Situation
A multi-location outpatient group believed their HIPAA program was stable. During pre-contract diligence with a larger referral partner, they were asked for a current SRA and remediation evidence. Their existing assessment was high level and didn't reflect cloud migration or new remote workflows.
What We Found
Inconsistent role-based access reviews, weak deprovisioning speed for departing users, and incomplete vendor due diligence for one integration path handling ePHI. No consistent process for documenting security exceptions and control compensations.
The Outcome
Full risk inventory, scored findings, and a 90-day remediation plan. Passed partner diligence. Gained a repeatable internal process for reassessing risk after operational changes, shifting from reactive compliance to predictable risk governance.
SRA Considerations by Specialty
Risk assessment details vary meaningfully by specialty. We tailor findings and remediation sequence to your practice type so the plan is realistic and measurable, notcopied from a generic template.
Dental Practices
Shared operatory workflows, imaging systems, and front-desk crossover access patterns.
Behavioral Health
Documentation sensitivity, session privacy controls, and communication channel governance.
Medical Practices
Multi-role access management and EHR workflow segmentation across care teams.
Pharmacies
System integration controls, dispensing-related access paths, and vendor control assurances.
Business Associates
Client-mandated evidence standards, subcontractor governance, and response SLAs.
SRA Deliverables
Documented Risk Analysis
Risk inventory mapped to your specific environment, nota generic template output.
Prioritized Remediation Roadmap
Clear owners, sequenced actions, and measurable outcomes tied to each finding.
Executive Summary
Leadership-ready briefing for compliance stakeholders, payers, and board review.
Implementation Guidance
Practical direction for converting each finding into a completed control improvement.
Audit Evidence Support
Framing and documentation structure designed for audit, contract, and due diligence use.
How to Measure SRA Success in 90 Days
Many organizations complete an SRA but struggle to prove it improved outcomes. Track these indicators to confirm the assessment translated into real risk reduction.
Assignment
- All high-priority findings assigned to owners
- Quick-win actions initiated
- Policy gaps documented
- Leadership briefed on top risks
Execution
- High-priority actions completed
- Policy-to-workflow mismatches resolved
- Evidence generated for closed controls
- Reassessment triggers documented
Governance
- Risk governance cycle activated
- Exception handling documented clearly
- Managers reviewing risk action status
- Team can explain top risks plainly
Compliance Translated into Operational Reality
Teams make progress when compliance work is translated into operational reality. That is why our process is structured around implementation, not just documentation. You get a complete SRA that satisfies regulatory intent, but you also get the prioritization discipline needed to execute under normal business pressure.
This reduces recurring fire drills and makes future assessments easier to complete. When organizations treat SRA as part of ongoing governance rather than a yearly scramble, they spend less time reacting and more time improving.
Cross-Functional Clarity Delivered
- Leadership:sees clearer risk posture at a glance
- Operations:fewer surprises and reactive scrambles
- Technical teams:concrete direction instead of broad mandates
- Compliance staff:audit-ready evidence without last-minute assembly
Deep-Dive Resources
If you are evaluating SRA scope or preparing internal buy-in, these articles break down process, timing, and implementation detail:
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Breach Risk Calculator
Answer eight questions about your current security controls and get an instant risk score. Takes under two minutes — no email required.
Several areas need attention. Prioritize the highest-scoring categories to reduce exposure.
Top Priority AreasThis calculator provides an estimate for educational purposes only. A comprehensive Security Risk Assessment involves detailed analysis of your specific environment, workflows, and threat landscape. Scores are not a substitute for a formal HIPAA Security Risk Analysis.
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