HIPAA & PCI guides for US healthcare businesses.
Plain-English answers to the compliance questions medical billing companies, practices, and clinics ask before a breach forces the conversation.
HIPAA Penetration Testing Requirements: What US Healthcare Businesses Must Know in 2026
HIPAA does not use the words "penetration test," but regulators and courts treat an untested system as evidence of willful neglect. Here is exactly what the law requires and how a pen test satisfies it.
PCI DSS Penetration Testing for Medical Billing Companies: The Complete Guide
If your company processes, stores, or transmits card data on behalf of practices, PCI DSS 4.0 requires a pen test. This guide covers exactly what is in scope, who qualifies to run the test, and what the report must include.
How Much Does a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Cost in 2026?
Prices range from $2,000 to $50,000+ depending on scope, size, and who runs the test. This breakdown shows you what drives the cost and what the minimum credible test looks like for a US medical practice.
HIPAA Fines by State: What US Healthcare Businesses Got Hit With in 2024
The OCR collected over $9.8 million in HIPAA settlements in 2024 alone. This breakdown shows which states saw the most enforcement action, the fine ranges by violation type, and what every fine had in common.
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: Which One Satisfies HIPAA?
A vulnerability scan and a penetration test are not the same thing. Regulators know the difference and so will your auditor. This guide explains what each delivers and which one the law actually requires.
Medical Billing Company Security Checklist: HIPAA + PCI DSS Covered in One Test
Medical billing companies hold patient data for dozens of practices and process card payments, which puts them under both HIPAA and PCI DSS. This checklist shows exactly what a combined security test covers and what you hand auditors as proof.