What is HITECH

The HITECH Act, passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), expands upon HIPAA by strengthening the security and privacy requirements for electronic protected health information (ePHI). It introduces stricter penalties for breaches, mandates breach notification requirements, and promotes the meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs) across the healthcare ecosystem.

What Is HITECH Compliance and Why It Matters

The HITECH Act, enacted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), builds upon HIPAA by enhancing the security and privacy requirements for electronic protected health information (ePHI). It imposes stricter penalties for data breaches, establishes mandatory breach notification rules, and encourages the widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) throughout the healthcare industry. HITECH compliance is critical for ensuring that digitized medical records—including patient files, insurance claims, lab results, and intake forms—are secured with proper technical and administrative safeguards. Failure to comply can expose healthcare providers and their business associates to significant financial penalties, legal exposure, and reputational damage.

How TierFive Ensures HITECH-Compliant Scanning

TierFive is HIPAA as well as SOC2 and ISO 27001 certified. Our staff is PBSA compliant verified and are federally e-verification cleared as best maintaining compliance with frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, FERPA, and DOL ERISA require. TierFive’s secure document scanning environment is engineered for full alignment with HITECH and HIPAA compliance requirements. We implement multi-layered protections to ensure that ePHI is safeguarded before, during, and after scanning. These include:

• AES 256-bit encryption of scanned data at rest and in transit

• Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication

• Facility-level physical security, including surveillance, restricted access, and secure media storage

• Detailed audit logs and activity tracking for every file handled

• Business Associate Agreement (BAA) execution for full regulatory alignment

Our team is trained in HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security rules, and we continuously monitor internal processes to meet the evolving requirements of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Why HITECH Compliance Matters to Healthcare and Medical Clients

For hospitals, clinics, insurers, and third-party administrators, converting physical records into digital formats is essential for operational efficiency, claims processing, and patient care. However, the legal and financial risks associated with handling ePHI require a trusted scanning partner who can meet HITECH’s heightened security mandates. TierFive enables healthcare providers and their partners to digitize health records confidently—knowing the scanned output is encrypted, access-controlled, auditable, and fully defensible in the event of a compliance audit or data breach investigation. We help you meet your regulatory obligations while modernizing your records and reducing administrative overhead.

Why It Matters for Government Contractors, Regulated Employers, and HR Leaders

If your organization is a federal contractor, operates under state E-Verify mandates, or handles sensitive data subject to I-9, HIPAA, FERPA, FCRA, or SOX, your vendor’s workforce matters. TierFive’s E-Verified personnel not only meet legal eligibility standards—they’re also trained in secure data handling, confidentiality, and compliance protocol. This gives HR leaders, compliance officers, and procurement teams confidence that scanned records—from I-9 forms to medical documentation and payroll files—are handled legally, ethically, and in accordance with your internal vendor risk management standards. Choosing TierFive means choosing a secure partner whose staff is as trustworthy as your own.

Key Benefits of TierFive’s HITECH-Compliant Document Scanning

Partnering with TierFive means your medical records are scanned and stored using HITECH-validated security protocols, minimizing your risk exposure and ensuring regulatory peace of mind. From patient intake forms to EHR backups, every file is protected, traceable, and ready to support your compliance strategy.

Contact TierFive today to learn more about how our HITECH compliance process. we can help your organization reduce overhead costs securely and accurately digitize highly sensitive healthcare records with the peace of mind knowing that you have the right partner with the right team.