Rihhana

HIPAA Compliance Consultant Healthcare Apps & Digital Health Startups

HealthCare.gov • Período integral

Mar 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 6 mos

I help healthtech startups, telehealth platforms, and healthcare apps achieve HIPAA compliance through customized policies, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and comprehensive documentation. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Developed custom HIPAA Privacy & Security Policies for 40+ healthcare apps, including telehealth platforms, patient portals, mental health apps, and remote monitoring tools. Drafted Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) for 60+ vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with HIPAA data protection requirements for cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email/SMS services. Created audit-ready compliance documentation that helped 20+ healthtech startups pass security reviews and secure partnerships with enterprise healthcare organizations. Designed data flow & PHI mapping documents to help clients understand how protected health information moves through their systems. Prepared investor-ready due diligence packages that accelerated funding rounds for 15+ digital health startups. Successfully guided clients through Apple/Google Play Store compliance reviews for health-related apps. Key Skills: HIPAA Compliance, Business Associate Agreements (BAA), Healthcare App Security, PHI Protection, Risk Analysis, Incident Response Planning, Data Flow Mapping, Investor Documentation.

HIPAA Compliance Documentation Specialist Home Care, Group Home & Daycare

Group Home Alliance • Freelance

May 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 4 mos

I specialize in writing state-specific, HIPAA-compliant policy and procedure manuals for home care agencies, group homes, and daycare centers across the United States. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Developed customized HIPAA Privacy & Security Policies for 50+ home care agencies, ensuring alignment with DHS, DHHS, AHCA, and Title 22 regulations. Created comprehensive Policy & Procedure Manuals for group homes and assisted living facilities, covering client rights, incident reporting, medication management, and staff supervision. Designed state-ready licensing documentation that helped 30+ daycare centers pass initial licensing inspections without revisions. Structured operational SOPs and staff handbooks tailored to each facility's service model and state requirements. Successfully supported agencies in achieving licensing approval by providing audit-ready documentation that demonstrated professional operational standards. Consistently received positive feedback from clients who passed state surveys with zero compliance findings. Key Skills: HIPAA Compliance, Policy Writing, State Licensing (DHS/DHHS/AHCA/Title 22), Home Care Documentation, Group Home Policies, Daycare Licensing, SOP Development, Staff Handbooks.

Policy & Procedure Manual Writer Home Care, Mental Health & CARF Accreditation

Home Care Columbus Ohio • Freelance

Feb 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 7 mos

I write state-compliant, survey-ready policy and procedure manuals for home care agencies, mental health programs, behavioral health facilities, and organizations pursuing CARF accreditation. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Authored 100+ comprehensive Policy & Procedure Manuals for home care agencies, mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment centers, and group homes across 30+ U.S. states. Specialized in CARF accreditation preparation – creating documentation aligned with 2025–2026 standards, including Measurement-Informed Care (MIC) policies under Standard 2.A.12. Developed state-specific licensing documentation that helped 45+ agencies secure initial licenses and pass first-time inspections. Created integrated compliance systems covering HIPAA, OSHA, client rights, staffing, incident reporting, quality improvement, and medication management. Prepared Medicaid/Medicare enrollment documentation for 25+ healthcare providers. Delivered gap analysis reports for 15+ agencies pursuing CARF accreditation, identifying missing elements before surveys. Key Skills: Policy Writing, CARF Accreditation (2025–2026), Home Care Licensing, Mental Health Policies, Behavioral Health Documentation, State Compliance (DHS/DHHS/AHCA), HIPAA, Medicaid/Medicare Enrollment, Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).