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Unauthorized PHI Access? We've Solved This Before.

If you're reading this page, you've likely received an OCR breach notification involving unauthorized access to Protected Health Information in test, development, backup, or training systems.

You need three things fast:

1. Technical remediation (eliminate the root cause)
2. Expert validation (third-party certification)
3. Compliance documentation (satisfy OCR requirements)

We deliver all three in 21-30 days.

The Problem OCR Found

When OCR investigates "Unauthorized Access/Disclosure" breaches, they typically discover one of these scenarios:

❌ Production PHI in test or QA environments
Real patient data being used for system testing
❌ Actual patient records in development systems
Developers working with live PHI during coding
❌ Unencrypted backups containing real PHI
Backup systems not properly secured or segregated
❌ Training environments with actual patient data
Staff training systems using production databases
❌ Legacy systems with old production data
Decommissioned systems still containing real PHI

The common thread: organizations didn't realize they had production data where it shouldn't be—until OCR discovered it during an investigation.

What OCR Requires in Your Corrective Action Plan

OCR's corrective action plan requirements focus on three mandates:

1. Root Cause Analysis

How did production PHI end up in these systems?
What process failures allowed this to occur?

2. Immediate Remediation

What have you done to eliminate the current exposure?
How did you secure or remove the PHI?

3. Preventive Measures

How will you ensure this NEVER happens again?
What systematic controls have you implemented?

Most organizations can handle #1 and #2 internally with their IT and compliance teams.

#3 is where we provide the systematic, documented solution OCR expects to see.

Our OCR Remediation Solution

We provide the systematic fix OCR expects to see in preventive measures:

✓ Synthetic Data Generation

Replace all production PHI in test, development, backup, and training systems with fully synthetic data that maintains clinical validity and referential integrity but contains zero real patient information.

✓ Expert Determination Certification

HIPAA §164.514(b)(1) Expert Determination letter certifying your synthetic data meets federal de-identification standards. This is the third-party validation OCR wants to see.

✓ OCR Corrective Action Documentation

Pre-written sections for your corrective action plan explaining the technical solution, methodology, ongoing compliance measures, and preventive controls.

✓ Policy & Procedure Templates

Test Data Management Policy and procedures you can adopt immediately to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

✓ Complete Evidence Package

Audit trails, methodology documentation, validation reports, and technical evidence that prove you've eliminated the root cause.

Implementation Timeline

Standard Timeline (21-30 Days Total)

Week 1: Discovery & Assessment

Kickoff call, review OCR notification, assess your test data environment, define scope and deliverables

Week 2: Synthetic Data Generation

Create synthetic datasets, validate referential integrity, test data quality, generate required volumes

Week 3: Expert Determination & Documentation

Complete HIPAA §164.514(b) Expert Determination, draft corrective action plan language, finalize all OCR materials

Week 4: Implementation & OCR Support

Assist with loading synthetic data, validate system functionality, train staff, support OCR submission

Expedited Timeline (10-14 Days Available)

For urgent OCR deadlines, we can compress delivery to 10-14 days with expedited fees. Contact us immediately if your deadline is critical.

Cost vs. OCR Penalties - The ROI Is Clear

OCR Civil Monetary Penalties:

Annual Maximum: $1.5 million per violation category

Typical OCR Settlement Range: $500,000 - $3,000,000

Our Solution:

Investment: $75,000 - $200,000

Timeline: 21-30 days

Includes: Complete technical solution + expert validation + full documentation package

Risk: Minimal (proven technology, phased payment, guarantee)

The ROI Decision: Avoid $500K-$3M OCR settlement + prevent future violations + deploy in 21-30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can't our IT team just generate fake data?

A: They can create data with made-up names and addresses, but that won't satisfy OCR's requirements.

OCR wants to see: (1) Statistically valid synthetic data, (2) Expert Determination under §164.514(b)(1) from an independent third-party, (3) Documented methodology that withstands regulatory audit, (4) Proof that production PHI was never accessed, (5) Systematic controls preventing future violations.

Your IT team can generate data. We provide the complete compliance package that closes OCR investigations.

Q: How do I know OCR will accept this solution?

A: We provide Expert Determination under HIPAA §164.514(b)(1)—one of two de-identification methods explicitly recognized in federal regulations.

OCR must accept approaches that meet §164.514(b) standards when properly documented and validated. We ensure yours does. Our documentation format matches OCR expectations.

Q: Our breach was months ago—is it too late?

A: No. While sooner is always better, we can work with organizations at various stages:

Call us to discuss your specific timeline and situation.

Next Steps - Let's Solve This Together

If you're facing an OCR investigation involving unauthorized PHI access:

STEP 1: Schedule a confidential consultation (15-30 minutes)

STEP 2: Receive a custom proposal (24-48 hours)

STEP 3: Begin implementation immediately (2-5 business days)

STEP 4: Submit your corrective action plan with confidence

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Timeline critical? Call 703 431 6181 immediately

If your OCR deadline is within 30 days, we can begin expedited delivery within 48 hours of engagement.