The HIPAA checklist OCR is using in 2026.
The May 2026 HIPAA Security Rule update raised the floor on MFA, encryption, and recovery time documentation. This 1-page checklist walks through every requirement, what's mandatory, what's discretionary, and what auditors will actually ask to see.
- Every requirement in the updated Security Rule, plain-English
- The 7 questions OCR has been asking in 2026 audits
- A 20-question scoring sheet to grade your current posture
- Built for healthcare IT leaders, no compliance jargon
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Why this checklist matters now
Most healthcare IT teams have backups. They have an RTO on paper. What they don't have is tested, documented, audit-ready evidence that recovery works at HIPAA's required pace. That gap is exactly what OCR is now asking to see, and it's exactly what this checklist helps you close.
Maps the May 2026 changes section-by-section
Every new control requirement, what changed, and what evidence OCR expects you to have.
Identifies the 3 gaps most teams miss
Failover testing documentation, audit-trail retention, and MFA coverage on privileged service accounts.
Self-scoring with a clear threshold
Score yourself on 20 questions. Anything under 70% means the gap is worth a conversation.
Written for IT leaders, not compliance officers
Plain language. No regulatory jargon. Built to be read in 15 minutes and acted on in a week.
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Quick FAQ
The questions we get most often about this asset and what comes after.
IT Directors, CISOs, and VPs of IT at U.S. healthcare organizations subject to HIPAA: hospitals, multi-location practices, regional health systems, and specialty groups. Most useful for organizations with 50-250 employees, though larger organizations use it too.
Updated for the HHS Office for Civil Rights HIPAA Security Rule notice of proposed rulemaking taking effect May 2026. We refresh it quarterly as enforcement patterns evolve.
Yes. You'll receive a short email sequence over 14 days with related context. The first email delivers the checklist immediately. You can opt out of further emails at any time.
No. The checklist is free. If after reading it you'd like a confidential review of your current posture, our VP Cloud is available for a 30-minute readiness conversation at no cost.
