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Security & HIPAA Compliance

Every piece of Protected Health Information that passes through our systems is treated as a non-negotiable trust. We don't merely comply with HIPAA β€” we engineer our entire operation around it.

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Three Layers of Protection

HIPAA mandates three types of safeguards. We go beyond minimum standards in each category.

Administrative Safeguards

Policies, procedures, and workforce controls that govern how PHI is accessed and managed. We maintain a dedicated Privacy Officer, conduct documented risk assessments annually, and require all staff to complete HIPAA certification before accessing any patient data.

  • Annual Risk Assessment & Remediation
  • Dedicated Privacy & Security Officers
  • Contingency & Breach Response Plans
  • Signed BAAs with all PHI-touching vendors

Technical Safeguards

The technology architecture that controls electronic PHI access and transmission. We implement enterprise-grade security infrastructure that exceeds what most hospital systems deploy for their own data.

  • AES-256 Encryption at Rest & in Transit
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Required
  • Real-Time Audit Logging of All PHI Access
  • Zero-Trust Network Architecture

Physical Safeguards

The controls that protect the physical environments where PHI is processed and stored. Our facilities are access-controlled at multiple layers β€” from building perimeter to individual workstation level.

  • Biometric-Controlled Access to Work Floors
  • 24/7 CCTV Security Monitoring
  • Locked, Access-Controlled Server Rooms
  • NIST-Compliant Data Destruction Protocols

Our Security Protocols in Detail

Data Encryption
Access Control
Incident Response
Staff Training

End-to-End Encryption

All PHI is encrypted using AES-256 standard β€” both when stored on our servers and during transmission to payers, clearinghouses, and providers. TLS 1.3 is enforced on all external connections.

Encrypted Backup Infrastructure

Redundant, geographically distributed encrypted backups ensure zero data loss and full disaster recovery capability with RPO <1 hour and RTO <4 hours.

Mobile Device Management

All mobile endpoints accessing PHI are enrolled in our MDM platform with full-disk encryption, remote wipe capability, and geofencing restrictions.

Secure Email & File Transfer

PHI is never transmitted via standard email. We use SFTP, encrypted email gateways, and secure patient portal APIs that meet 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Staff are granted the minimum necessary PHI access required for their specific role. A coder sees only the data needed for their queue β€” nothing more.

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA is mandatory for all system access β€” no exceptions. Every login requires a second-factor verification through our authenticator platform.

24/7 Audit Log Monitoring

Every PHI access event is logged with user ID, timestamp, and action taken. Our security team reviews anomaly reports daily via automated SIEM alerts.

Automatic Session Termination

Workstations auto-lock after 5 minutes of inactivity. Sessions are terminated automatically after 15 minutes β€” preventing unauthorized access to unattended screens.

72-Hour Breach Detection Goal

Our SOC monitors for indicators of compromise around the clock. Our target detection-to-containment window is under Rapid β€” aligned with EU GDPR standards even for US operations.

HIPAA Breach Notification Compliance

In the event of any confirmed breach, we manage the full HIPAA notification workflow β€” provider notification within 60 days, HHS reporting, and media notice for large breaches (>500 individuals).

Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Every client engagement begins with a signed BAA that clearly defines our security obligations, liability boundaries, and notification responsibilities as your Business Associate.

Documented Incident Response Plan

We maintain and regularly test a documented IRP with defined roles, communication trees, and escalation procedures β€” validated by annual tabletop exercises.

Pre-Employment HIPAA Certification

Every Probiz employee completes a comprehensive HIPAA certification program before handling any client data. Certification is renewed annually with an updated curriculum reflecting current threats.

Phishing Simulation Program

We conduct quarterly simulated phishing campaigns to test staff awareness. Any employee who clicks a simulated phishing link receives immediate remedial training.

PHI Handling Procedures

Clear written policies govern every scenario: what to do if a PHI document is accidentally emailed to the wrong address, how to handle a lost device, and how to report a suspected breach internally.

Annual Compliance Attestation

Every employee signs an annual compliance attestation confirming they have read, understood, and will adhere to all HIPAA and data security policies β€” creating a documented accountability trail.

Why Compliance Is Non-Negotiable

The True Cost of a HIPAA Violation

HIPAA penalties are tiered by the degree of negligence. Even accidental violations carry six-figure penalties β€” and willful neglect can trigger criminal prosecution.

When you partner with Probiz, you transfer significant compliance risk to a team that treats security as its core competency β€” not an afterthought.

Our guarantee: We maintain comprehensive cyber liability insurance and professional indemnity coverage, providing our clients with an additional financial backstop against any Probiz-attributable compliance event.

Violation TierMinimum FineAnnual Maximum
Unknowing Violation$100$25,000
Reasonable Cause$1,000$100,000
Willful Neglect (Corrected)$10,000$250,000
Willful Neglect (Uncorrected)$50,000$1,500,000
Criminal ProsecutionUp to 10 years imprisonment

Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) β€” HIPAA Enforcement Guidelines

The Probiz Advantage

Why Leading Practices Partner With Us

We combine certified expertise with proprietary technology to deliver unmatched revenue cycle performance.

Maximized Clean Claim Rates

Our advanced rules-based scrubbing engine runs every claim against millions of payer-specific rules before submission, practically eliminating front-end rejections and accelerating your cash flow.

Certified Specialist Teams

We don't use generalists. Your account is managed by specialty-specific certified coders who understand the nuances of your exact clinical discipline, ensuring maximum compliant reimbursement.

Real-Time Financial Analytics

Stop waiting for end-of-month reports. Our proprietary BI dashboards give you real-time visibility into collection rates, A/R aging, and denial trends.

100% EHR Agnostic & Secure

We work seamlessly within your existing software via secure, HIPAA-compliant VPNs. Zero data migration required, and zero disruption to your clinical workflow.

A Seamless Transition Process

Switching billing partners shouldn't disrupt your cash flow. Our meticulously engineered onboarding process ensures a smooth, parallel transition.

  • 1

    Discovery & Integration

    We establish secure remote access to your EHR/PMS and map your existing workflows without interrupting your current team.

  • 2

    Historical Analysis

    We audit your past claims to identify immediate revenue leakage, coding errors, and systemic denial trends.

  • 3

    Custom Rule Building

    Our rules-based scrubbing engine is programmed with your specific payer matrix and local coverage determinations to prevent future denials.

  • 4

    Go-Live & Optimization

    We take over day-to-day operations, instantly applying our optimized workflows to accelerate your cash flow and reduce days in A/R.

The Cost of Inaction

Every day you wait to optimize your revenue cycle, you are losing money to timely filing limits, unappealed denials, and under-coded encounters. Stop accepting revenue leakage as a cost of doing business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our process, integration, and security.

No. Our team is fully trained on all major platforms including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, AdvancedMD, Athenahealth, and Kareo. We log directly into your existing system via a secure, HIPAA-compliant connection. Your front office workflow remains entirely unchanged.

We operate primarily on a percentage-of-collections model. This means we don't get paid until you get paid, perfectly aligning our incentives with your practice's financial success. There are no hidden setup fees or rigid long-term lock-ins.

Absolutely. We are fully HIPAA compliant. We operate under strict Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), utilizing AES-256 encryption, zero-trust network access, and mandatory multi-factor authentication. Patient data is never stored on unauthorized local devices.

Your Patients' Data Deserves Ironclad Protection

Speak with our compliance team to understand exactly how Probiz safeguards your PHI β€” and request a copy of our signed BAA template.

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