hipaa-compliance

Validate HIPAA compliance for US healthcare systems handling PHI.

2|Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/himanshu231204/AI_Research_agent --skill hipaa-compliance-himanshu231204
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Skill: hipaa-compliance
Source: https://github.com/himanshu231204/AI_Research_agent/tree/main/.opencode/skills/hipaa-compliance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/himanshu231204/AI_Research_agent --skill hipaa-compliance-himanshu231204

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the risk of costly HIPAA violations and regulatory penalties for US healthcare software and workflows that handle protected health information (PHI), ensuring all data processing meets federal privacy and security requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • HIPAA Decision Gates: Built-in checks to confirm if data qualifies as PHI, if actors are covered entities or business associates, and if BAAs are in place for third-party vendors.
  • Regulatory Guardrails: Enforces rules for PHI logging, access control, minimum necessary data exposure, and audit trail requirements.
  • Use Case: Review a new clinician-facing patient dashboard to ensure no PHI is exposed in logs or client-side storage, or vet a new analytics vendor before allowing PHI data to be sent to their platform.

Quick Start

Use the hipaa-compliance skill to audit our new patient messaging feature for HIPAA alignment before it goes live to US clinics.

Frequently Asked Questions about hipaa-compliance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I validate if my healthcare workflow meets HIPAA compliance requirements?

Enforce HIPAA regulatory guardrails by verifying minimum necessary data exposure, restricting PHI logging, implementing access scoping, and ensuring audit trail requirements are met for clinical tool design and data processing workflows.

When do I need a Business Associate Agreement for PHI data processing?

You need a BAA when onboarding third-party vendors or business associates that handle PHI, ensuring legal compliance before transmitting any protected health information to external analytics platforms or services.

How do I check if a patient dashboard exposes PHI in logs or client-side storage?

Review clinician-facing patient dashboards using HIPAA compliance checks to ensure no PHI is exposed in logs or client-side storage, enforcing minimum necessary data exposure rules before features go live.

What is the minimum necessary standard for PHI access in healthcare systems?

The minimum necessary standard requires limiting PHI access, exposure, and logging to only what is strictly needed for the workflow, enforced through access scoping and regulatory guardrails for covered entities.

Can I use this HIPAA compliance check for vetting new analytics vendors?

Yes, use the HIPAA compliance validation to vet new analytics vendors by confirming BAA verification, checking if they qualify as business associates, and ensuring PHI transmission meets federal regulatory requirements.