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Q: Does my digital health app need to be HIPAA compliant?

If your app creates, receives, maintains, or transmits protected health information (PHI) on behalf of a covered entity (hospital, clinic, insurer), you are likely a HIPAA Business Associate and must comply. Consumer health apps used directly by individuals (no covered entity involvement) may be exempt — but consult an attorney to confirm. The FTC also enforces health data privacy rules independently of HIPAA.

Q: What is a BAA (Business Associate Agreement)?

A BAA is a required contract between a covered entity (healthcare provider or insurer) and any vendor that accesses PHI on their behalf. Software vendors, cloud providers, and service companies that handle patient data must sign BAAs. Your compliance consultant can review or draft BAA terms to ensure they adequately protect your business.

Q: What does HIPAA compliance cost?

A HIPAA risk assessment runs $5,000–$20,000. A full HIPAA implementation program (policies, controls, training) runs $15,000–$60,000. Ongoing compliance maintenance is typically $3,000–$8,000/month. The cost of non-compliance — HHS fines range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with annual caps of $1.9M — makes investment clear.

Q: What is the difference between HIPAA and SOC 2?

HIPAA is a federal law governing the privacy and security of protected health information. SOC 2 is an auditing standard developed by the AICPA focused on five Trust Service Criteria (security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, privacy). Healthcare SaaS companies often need both — HIPAA as a legal requirement and SOC 2 to satisfy enterprise customer security reviews.

Q: What is a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment?

HIPAA requires covered entities and business associates to conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify threats and vulnerabilities to PHI. A compliance consultant conducts the SRA, documents findings, and creates a remediation plan. This is not optional — the SRA is one of the most commonly cited violations in HHS enforcement actions.

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What Does a HIPAA & Compliance Do?

Compliance consultants help companies meet regulatory requirements across healthcare (HIPAA), data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), security (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and financial services regulations. Healthcare compliance consultants specialize in HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule — essential for any company handling protected health information (PHI). They conduct risk assessments, write policies, train staff, and prepare companies for audits.

When to hire one:

Building a digital health product that handles patient data
Signing a BAA (Business Associate Agreement) with a healthcare client
Responding to a HIPAA breach or security incident
Preparing for a SOC 2 audit as a healthcare vendor
Expanding into the EU and needing GDPR compliance

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What Does a HIPAA & Compliance Cost?

Market rate ranges for hipaa & compliance consultants engagements. Actual rates vary by experience, geography, and scope. Use our Rate Benchmarking Tool →

HIPAA Risk Assessment

$5,000 – $20,000

Comprehensive audit of your HIPAA controls, gaps, and remediation roadmap.

HIPAA Implementation Program

$15,000 – $60,000

Full-scope: policies, staff training, technical controls, and BAA review.

SOC 2 Healthcare Readiness

$20,000 – $60,000

Combines HIPAA and SOC 2 requirements. Common for digital health SaaS companies.

Ongoing Compliance Advisory

$3,000 – $8,000 / month

Quarterly risk reviews, policy updates, incident response, and staff training.