A proper HIPAA risk analysis isn't a checklist you fill out yourself — it's a formal review covering your technical safeguards (network, devices, software), administrative safeguards (policies, training, vendor agreements), and physical safeguards (who can access what, and where). It ends in a written, dated document, because that document is what HIPAA actually requires you to have.
For a single-location dental or medical practice, a full risk analysis and compliance audit typically runs in the $1,500–$3,000 range as a one-time cost — more for multi-location groups, less for very simple setups. The biggest cost drivers are the number of locations, the number of systems and vendors involved, and whether remediation (fixing what's found) is bundled in or quoted separately.
Be cautious of two extremes: rock-bottom "compliance kit" templates that don't involve an actual technical review, and large consulting firms pricing for hospital-scale engagements you don't need.
A fair-priced audit for a small practice should include a technical security assessment, a HIPAA administrative review, a formal written risk analysis document, and a prioritized remediation roadmap — delivered in writing, not just a verbal debrief.
PracticeGuard's Compliance Audit is a flat $1,997 one-time fee for exactly this — no recurring charges, no surprise add-ons.
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