Official starting points
Start with the rule. Then build the routine.
A curated path into U.S. Department of Health and Human Services materials—chosen to help small teams find the source without drowning in tabs.
Privacy
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
A broad official overview of covered entities, protected information, permitted uses and disclosures, individual rights, and administrative requirements.Security
Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule
Official explanation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for electronic protected health information.Training
HHS HIPAA Training & Resources
Beginner overviews, learning materials, security training games, and risk-assessment tools from official sources.Risk
Guidance on Risk Analysis
OCR guidance on risk analysis within the Security Rule and identifying appropriate safeguards for ePHI.Breach
HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
Official requirements for notification following a breach of unsecured PHI, including responsibilities of covered entities and business associates.Cybersecurity
Security Rule Guidance Materials
Current HHS educational materials on safeguards, risk management, cybersecurity, and protecting electronic PHI.Audit
OCR HIPAA Audit Protocol
A detailed view of the controls and evidence OCR has reviewed under the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.Scope
Covered Entities & Business Associates
Official guidance for understanding which organizations and relationships fall within HIPAA responsibilities.Certification
HHS FAQ on HIPAA “Certification”
An important official explanation of what evaluation means—and why private certification should not be confused with a government guarantee.Straight answers
Important questions, answered plainly.
Does Verity provide legal advice?
No. Verity provides educational and operational compliance support, not legal advice or legal representation. Questions requiring legal interpretation should go to qualified counsel.
Is a Verity engagement a HIPAA certification?
No. A consultant’s evaluation is not a government certification or guarantee. Verity will never promise that an organization can be made permanently “violation-proof.”
Can we start with just one workflow?
Yes. A narrow, high-friction workflow is often the most useful place to begin because the team can see and use the improvement quickly.
Should we send patient information for an initial review?
No. Do not send patient names, medical details, claim numbers, or other protected information through the website or an ordinary inquiry.
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