Protecting dental practices from the 2026 HIPAA Security Rule overhaul — without the enterprise price tag.
The final rule expands technical and administrative safeguards, increases enforcement actions, and raises the bar for small healthcare providers. Below are indicators showing why practices should act now.
OCR fines in 2025
Most significant HIPAA update since 2003
To comply after final rule
Protect accounts with MFA across systems and admin consoles.
Full coverage for patient data on devices and transport.
Regular vulnerability scans and prioritized patching every 6 months.
Third-party testing to confirm controls and detect gaps.
Documented playbooks and tested exercises for breaches.
Comprehensive inventory of systems, devices and software.
No cost, no obligation 30-minute assessment.
Full gap analysis with written report and remediation roadmap.
Monthly managed compliance support tailored to your practice.
Complete ongoing HIPAA program management and monitoring.
Dallas is a Gallatin-based IT and security professional with 25+ years of experience in healthcare systems and information security. He founded PracticeGuard Compliance Group to give Middle Tennessee dental practices practical, affordable compliance and security services — prioritizing clinical continuity and patient trust.
30-minute HIPAA Readiness Check. No pitch. Just answers.