Emergency HIPAA Audit Response

Received an OCR audit notice? Facing a data breach? Get immediate expert help to protect your Dallas law firm from severe HIPAA penalties and compliance violations.

HIPAA Crisis Situations We Handle

Immediate response for critical compliance emergencies throughout Dallas-Fort Worth

OCR AUDIT NOTICE

Office for Civil Rights investigation requires immediate response. We provide audit defense, documentation review, and OCR communication management.

DATA BREACH INCIDENT

Client medical records exposed require swift action. Breach assessment, HHS reporting assistance, and client notification management within required timeframes.

RANSOMWARE ATTACK

Encrypted client files constitute a reportable breach. Incident response coordination, forensic support, and regulatory reporting guidance.

CLIENT COMPLAINT

HIPAA complaint filed against your firm needs proactive response. Complaint analysis, internal investigation, and corrective action planning.

FAILED SECURITY AUDIT

Insurance or client audit revealed violations requiring immediate remediation. Gap analysis, rapid compliance, and documentation support.

EMPLOYEE VIOLATION

Staff member improperly accessed or disclosed PHI. Incident documentation, mitigation strategy, and policy remediation services.

Critical HIPAA Compliance Facts

Understanding the risks and requirements for Dallas law firms

1

Maximum Penalty Per Violation

HIPAA violations can result in penalties up to $2,134,831 per incident, with potential criminal charges for willful neglect.

2

Increased OCR Enforcement

Law firm audits increased 82% in 2024, with targeted enforcement on legal practices handling medical records.

3

60-Day Breach Deadline

Missing the breach notification deadline triggers automatic penalties and increases regulatory scrutiny of your firm.

4

Personal Liability Risk

Partners and principals can be held personally liable for HIPAA violations, with no corporate protection shield.

24-Hour Emergency Response Process

Swift action to protect your firm from HIPAA penalties

1

Immediate Crisis Assessment

0-2 Hours

Emergency consultation to understand severity and scope. Identify immediate compliance risks and determine critical action items.

2

Rapid Response Deployment

2-6 Hours

HIPAA crisis team begins mitigation. Contain and document incident, preserve evidence, initiate breach assessment.

3

Regulatory Compliance Actions

6-24 Hours

Execute required HIPAA measures. Prepare OCR response, draft notifications, implement corrective actions.

4

Ongoing Crisis Management

24+ Hours

Continue support through resolution. Manage regulatory communications, coordinate with counsel, implement long-term solutions.

HIPAA Expertise for Legal Practices

Specialized compliance support for every practice area

Personal Injury Firms

Medical records handling, lien processing, and expert witness communications require strict HIPAA compliance protocols.

Medical Malpractice

Extensive PHI review, medical expert coordination, and case file management demand comprehensive compliance measures.

Workers' Compensation

IME reports, treatment records, and insurance communications create multiple HIPAA compliance touchpoints.

Social Security Disability

Disability determination records and medical evidence require secure handling and transmission protocols.

Elder Law

Medicaid applications, guardianship proceedings, and healthcare directives involve sensitive PHI management.

Insurance Defense

Claims investigation, medical record review, and litigation support require HIPAA-compliant processes.

Serving Law Firms Throughout Dallas-Fort Worth

Downtown Dallas
Uptown Dallas
Fort Worth
Plano
Irving
Richardson
Frisco
McKinney
Arlington
Garland
Addison
Carrollton

On-site emergency response available throughout the DFW Metroplex

Protect Your Law Firm from HIPAA Penalties

Emergency Response Available 24/7 - Expert Help When You Need It Most