HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA compliance that's actually maintained, not just claimed.

There's no such thing as a HIPAA certificate — compliance is an ongoing process. We run that process for you: risk assessment, safeguards, training, and breach response, kept current as your business changes.

HIPAA Compliance

What we actually do, not just paperwork.

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

We identify vulnerabilities in your systems and document exactly what needs to change to close the gaps.

Privacy & Security Officer role

We co-manage this role with you, making sure your HIPAA policies and procedures are actually followed, not just written down.

Safeguards & staff training

Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards implemented and reinforced with training your staff will actually remember.

What's included

The path to HIPAA compliance.

  • Cybersecurity risk assessment (CSRA)
  • Privacy & Security Officer designation
  • Administrative, physical & technical safeguards
  • Safeguard rollout & staff training
  • Business Associate Agreement (BAA) collection
  • Breach notification process
Why it matters

There is no HIPAA certificate.

No government body issues one. What matters is meeting privacy requirements, maintaining cybersecurity standards, training staff, and keeping documentation current — an ongoing process, not a one-time task. We keep that process running so you're not scrambling to reconstruct it during an audit.

Real businesses we support

Trusted by local businesses.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Buffalo Grove, Isaac Ray Center in Chicago, Dr. Roma Franzia's practice in Winnetka.

What our clients say

Real businesses, real relationships.

“They deliver on a wide breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone.”

George Dades
George Dades
Accountant/Partner, James G. Dades & Co.

“I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help.”

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady
Google review
Frequently asked

Common questions

Is there an official HIPAA compliance certificate?

No — there's no formal certification process run by HHS or any government body. Some third-party programs issue training certificates, but those don't guarantee full compliance on their own.

What's a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and do I need one?

If any third-party vendor — a cloud provider, billing service, or software vendor — accesses, stores, or transmits your patients' protected health information, you need a signed BAA with them. We collect and manage these for you.

Is HIPAA compliance a one-time project?

No — it's ongoing. Safeguards need updating as technology changes, staff need periodic retraining, and documentation needs to stay current. We treat it as continuous, not a box to check once.

What happens if there's a data breach?

We establish a breach notification process ahead of time — how to detect, investigate, and respond to a breach of protected health information — so you're not improvising under pressure.

Let's talk about your IT.