What Happens During a HIPAA Audit?
Preparation beats panic — what reviewers typically ask for, and what your organization still owns versus your IT partner.
Auditors and investigators look for risk assessments, policies, training records, incident logs, and vendor BAAs. Gaps in documentation are common findings even when technology is solid.
Your leadership still owns the compliance program story. IT can help gather technical evidence for systems in scope; IT cannot invent missing policies after a notice arrives.