This HIPAA internal audit checklist is for assessing compliance with key Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule requirements under HIPAA. It guides healthcare providers, insurers, and health tech organizations through a detailed review of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. You can then assess if your policies, workforce practices, and data security controls are up to regulatory standards.
Failure to conduct a proper risk analysis remains the most common HIPAA violation, according to enforcement data from the US Department of Health and Human Services. This template addresses that gap directly. Unlike broader tools such as our Internal Audit Risk Assessment Template or ISO 27001 Internal Audit Checklist, it’s tailored specifically for HIPAA—helping you identify and fix compliance risks before they escalate.