Software That Passes HIPAA Audits
74% of healthcare data breaches trace back to software that wasn't designed with compliance in mind. We build applications where HIPAA technical safeguards are part of the architecture — not a last-minute patch before your audit.
What is HIPAA-Compliant Development?
HIPAA-compliant development means building software that meets the technical safeguard requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This covers how protected health information (PHI) is stored, transmitted, accessed, and audited within your application. It's not just about encryption — it's about access controls, audit trails, breach notification workflows, and ensuring every component in your stack handles PHI correctly.
- End-to-end encryption for PHI at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
- Granular role-based access controls with automatic session management
- Tamper-proof audit logs that record every PHI access event
- Business Associate Agreement (BAA) coverage across the entire tech stack
HIPAA Technical Safeguards We Implement
Every safeguard the HIPAA Security Rule requires, engineered into your application from the start.
PHI Encryption & Key Management
AES-256 encryption at rest with AWS KMS or Azure Key Vault. TLS 1.3 for all data in transit. Encryption keys rotate automatically every 90 days with zero downtime.
Access Control & Authentication
Role-based access with attribute-level permissions. MFA enforcement, SSO via SAML 2.0, and automatic session timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. Break-glass emergency access with mandatory audit review.
Audit Logging & Monitoring
Every PHI access, modification, and export is logged with user ID, timestamp, IP address, and action type. Logs ship to a WORM-compliant store and trigger alerts on anomalous access patterns.
Breach Detection & Response
Automated breach detection with real-time alerting. Pre-built incident response playbooks and notification workflows that meet the 60-day HHS reporting requirement.
Secure Data Architecture
PHI isolation with dedicated database schemas, network segmentation, and VPC configurations. Data classification tagging so your team always knows where PHI lives in the system.
Compliance Documentation & Artifacts
We deliver a full compliance package: risk assessment reports, system security plans, data flow diagrams, BAA templates, and policies your compliance officer can submit directly to auditors.
When You Need HIPAA-Compliant Development
Any application that touches PHI needs HIPAA compliance. Here are the most common scenarios we handle.
SaaS Products Handling Patient Data
Building a health tech SaaS? Your enterprise customers will require HIPAA compliance before signing. We've helped 12 SaaS companies pass their first enterprise security review within 90 days of engagement.
Patient Communication Platforms
Messaging, appointment reminders, and care coordination tools that handle PHI need compliant infrastructure. SMS and email notifications require special handling — we implement secure messaging with patient consent workflows.
Healthcare Analytics & Reporting
Dashboards and reports containing PHI need access controls, de-identification options, and audit trails. We build analytics platforms with row-level security and automatic PHI masking for non-clinical users.
Legacy System Compliance Remediation
Existing applications that were built before HIPAA requirements tightened. We audit your current system, identify every compliance gap, and fix them without rebuilding from scratch. Average remediation takes 8-12 weeks.
How We Build HIPAA-Compliant Software
A process designed around the HIPAA Security Rule's three safeguard categories: administrative, physical, and technical.
Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis
We map every data flow involving PHI, identify all access points, and assess current controls against HIPAA requirements. You get a prioritized gap report within 2 weeks.
Secure Architecture Design
Architecture decisions are documented with compliance justifications. We define encryption strategies, network boundaries, access control models, and disaster recovery plans before development starts.
Compliant Development Sprints
Every sprint includes security-focused code review. Static analysis tools scan for PHI exposure risks. No code merges without passing our HIPAA security checklist of 47 verification points.
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
Third-party pen testing firm validates the application. We test for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities plus healthcare-specific attack vectors like HL7 injection and DICOM exploitation.
Compliance Package Delivery
You receive the complete compliance documentation set: risk assessment, system security plan, policies and procedures, BAA templates, incident response plan, and training materials for your team.
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HIPAA Compliance Engagement Options
Whether you need a full build or a compliance audit of existing software, we have a model that fits.
Compliance Audit & Remediation
For existing applications that need HIPAA compliance gaps identified and fixed.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Full application security assessment
- PHI data flow mapping
- Prioritized gap remediation plan
- Compliance documentation package
- 4-8 week typical engagement
HIPAA-Compliant Build
New application development with HIPAA compliance built into every layer from day one.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Compliance-first architecture design
- Encrypted PHI storage and transmission
- Role-based access control system
- Full audit logging infrastructure
- Third-party penetration testing
- Complete compliance documentation
Ongoing Compliance Management
Continuous monitoring, updates, and compliance maintenance for production healthcare applications.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Monthly security scanning and reporting
- Annual risk assessment updates
- Patch management for security vulnerabilities
- Compliance documentation maintenance
- Incident response support (4-hour SLA)
HIPAA-Compliant Development Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
HIPAA's Security Rule requires three categories of safeguards: administrative (policies, training, risk assessments), physical (facility access, workstation security), and technical (access controls, audit controls, integrity controls, transmission security). For software specifically, the technical safeguards are most relevant — your application needs unique user IDs, emergency access procedures, automatic logoff, encryption, and audit controls that track every PHI access event.
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