HIPAA Technical Safeguards for Dental Practices
We handle the IT security. Independent compliance specialists handle the auditing. That's how it should work.
Our Philosophy on Compliance
Integrity starts with how you structure the relationship.
Why We Do Not Handle Compliance Auditing
Many IT providers claim they can both secure your environment and certify that it meets HIPAA requirements. We believe that creates a conflict of interest. The same company that builds and manages your IT infrastructure should not be the only party auditing it. It is similar to having your contractor also serve as your building inspector.
We build and manage HIPAA-aligned technical safeguards. For compliance auditing, risk assessments, and policy documentation, we connect you with independent third-party compliance specialists who evaluate your environment objectively. This separation protects you by ensuring the people judging your compliance have no financial interest in the outcome.
A Clear Division of Responsibility
You get the best of both worlds: expert technical implementation and independent compliance validation.
What We Handle
Technical Safeguards (Techspedient)
- Access controls and role-based permissions
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Endpoint detection and response
- Data encryption at rest and in transit
- Enterprise-grade firewall management
- Network segmentation
- Encrypted, verified backups (3-2-1-1-0)
- 24/7 security monitoring and SIEM
- Email security and phishing protection
- Device management and patching
What Our Compliance Partners Handle
Administrative & Compliance (Independent 3rd Party)
- HIPAA risk assessments
- Administrative policies and procedures
- Formal HIPAA training documentation
- Compliance documentation and evidence
- Breach notification procedures
This Separation Protects You
When your IT provider is also your compliance auditor, there is an inherent incentive to overlook gaps. Independent compliance specialists have no stake in your IT infrastructure. Their only job is to accurately assess your compliance posture and identify risks. That objectivity is what protects your practice in the event of a breach investigation or OCR audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HIPAA and compliance readiness.
Why don't you handle compliance yourselves? It would be easier for us.
It would be easier, but it would not be better for you. When the same company that builds your security infrastructure also audits it, the objectivity is compromised. We believe the separation of duties protects our clients. An independent auditor has no incentive to overlook gaps or minimize findings. We have seen too many practices get burned by IT providers who sold them a compliance package that did not hold up under scrutiny. Our approach ensures you get honest, independent validation.
Will your technical safeguards make us HIPAA compliant?
Our HIPAA-aligned technical safeguards address the HIPAA Security Rule requirements for technical controls. However, HIPAA compliance also requires administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, policies, procedures, training, and documentation that go beyond IT. No one can make you compliant with technology alone. Our infrastructure gives you a strong technical foundation, and our compliance partners help you address the full scope of requirements.
Can you help during a compliance audit?
Absolutely. We provide full documentation of the technical safeguards we manage, including configuration evidence, access logs, backup verification reports, encryption status, and monitoring records. When your compliance auditor or an OCR investigator requests technical evidence, we can produce it quickly and thoroughly. We work alongside your compliance partner to ensure there are no gaps between what we manage and what they document.
Schedule a HIPAA Alignment Review
We will assess your current technical safeguards and show you where you stand relative to HIPAA security requirements.
