Core Services
Your clinical staff can’t afford downtime, and your patients’ data can’t afford a breach. Fairway IT delivers HIPAA-compliant managed IT, EHR support, and 24/7 monitoring built specifically for healthcare specialty practices. unique user IDs, encryption, automatic logoff hardware, software, and procedural logging of ePHI access protections against improper ePHI alteration or destruction encryption for ePHI in transit ongoing HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (SRA) BAA provided and maintained Specialty practices hold some of the most valuable data attackers want — and face some of the strictest regulatory penalties if that data is compromised. Here’s what’s at stake. most-targeted industry for ransomware attacks average cost of a healthcare data breach maximum HIPAA penalty per violation, per year cap of breaches involve human error or phishing Your practice runs on clinical software, medical devices, and compliance requirements that most IT providers have never worked with. Here’s what makes healthcare IT different. When your EHR goes down or a workstation freezes mid-appointment, patient care stops too. Downtime in a clinical setting isn’t an inconvenience — it’s a safety and liability issue. The HIPAA Security Rule requires specific technical safeguards — access controls, audit logs, encryption, and a documented Security Risk Analysis. Non-compliance risks penalties up to $50,000 per violation. Attackers know healthcare organizations often pay quickly to restore patient care. Specialty practices without enterprise-grade defenses are seen as easy, high-value targets. Electronic health records, imaging systems, and connected medical devices all need to work together reliably and securely — most general IT providers don’t know these systems. Telehealth visits and remote provider access to patient charts must be encrypted and access-controlled without slowing down care delivery. Every new hire, departure, and role change means adjusting who can access ePHI. Unmanaged access is one of the most common HIPAA violations found in audits. From day-to-day helpdesk support to full HIPAA compliance management, we cover the complete IT and security needs of your practice. ✓ Clinical Helpdesk Support — Fast, knowledgeable support for clinical and administrative staff — from EHR login issues to printer and workstation problems. ✓ 24/7 Network & System Monitoring — Continuous monitoring of your network, servers, and critical systems to catch issues before they cause downtime. ✓ EHR/EMR Support & Integration — We work directly with your electronic health record platform — troubleshooting, integrations, and system updates. ✓ HIPAA-Compliant Backup & Recovery — Encrypted, tested backups of patient data and systems, with a documented disaster recovery plan. ✓ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) — Advanced threat detection on every device that stores or accesses patient data, protecting against ransomware and malware. ✓ Email Security & Anti-Phishing — Layered email protection against phishing and business email compromise — the leading cause of healthcare breaches. ✓ HIPAA Compliance Program — Security Risk Analysis, policy documentation, technical safeguards, and audit-ready reporting maintained year-round. ✓ Security Awareness Training — Ongoing staff training and simulated phishing tests so your team recognizes and avoids the threats targeting healthcare. Signing a Business Associate Agreement is table stakes. What actually protects your practice is the ongoing work behind it — the technical safeguards, the documented risk analysis, and the audit trail that proves you took HIPAA seriously before a breach or audit ever happens. We manage the technical side of HIPAA Security Rule compliance end-to-end, so you can focus on patient care instead of chasing down access logs or wondering if your last risk assessment is still valid. ✓ Documented HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (SRA), reviewed annually ✓ Access controls with unique user IDs and automatic logoff ✓ Encryption for ePHI at rest and in transit ✓ Audit logging of who accessed what patient data, and when ✓ Business Associate Agreement (BAA) provided and maintained ✓ Incident response plan specific to breach notification requirements ✓ Staff HIPAA training and policy acknowledgment tracking $100 – $50,000 Per violation, when the covered entity did not know and could not reasonably have known of the violation. $1,000 – $50,000 Per violation, when the violation is due to willful neglect but is corrected within 30 days. $50,000+ Per violation, when the violation is due to willful neglect and is not corrected within 30 days. Penalties are assessed by the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) following an investigation — often triggered by a reported breach or patient complaint. Switching IT providers can feel risky when patient care is on the line. Here’s exactly how we make the transition smooth. We specialize in industries with complex compliance requirements and zero tolerance for downtime. IT and cybersecurity services tailored to Manufacturing and Industrial. IT and cybersecurity services tailored to Energy and Environmental. IT and cybersecurity services tailored to Professional Services. Yes. As a HIPAA Business Associate providing IT services that involve access to protected health information, we provide and maintain a signed BAA with every healthcare client, as required under the HIPAA Security Rule. Yes. We work with the electronic health record platforms used by specialty practices, providing helpdesk support, troubleshooting, and integration assistance. During onboarding, we review your specific EHR setup to ensure full compatibility with our support team. Clinical downtime directly affects patient care, so healthcare clients receive priority response. Our average response time is under 15 minutes for critical issues, with 24/7 monitoring catching many problems before they impact your staff. A Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is a required HIPAA Security Rule assessment that identifies risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI in your practice. It is required annually, and is one of the most commonly cited gaps in OCR HIPAA audits. We conduct and document your SRA as part of our HIPAA compliance program. Many cyber insurance carriers now require documented HIPAA compliance — including a current Security Risk Analysis, MFA, and endpoint protection — as a condition of coverage or to qualify for better rates. Our compliance documentation is designed to support your cyber insurance application and renewal process. Get a free HIPAA IT assessment and find out exactly where your practice stands — before an auditor or attacker does. No obligation. No high-pressure sales. Just an honest look at your compliance and security posture.
Healthcare – Specialty Practices — Chicago, IL
HIPAA-Compliant IT for Chicago Specialty Practices
✓ HIPAA-compliant
✓ EHR / EMR familiar
✓ BAA provided
HIPAA Security Rule — What We Cover
Access Controls
Audit Controls
Integrity Controls
Transmission Security
Risk Analysis
Business Associate Agreement
Business Associate Agreement provided — HIPAA Security Rule aligned
Healthcare Is the Most Targeted Industry in Cybersecurity
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The Challenge
Specialty Practices Face IT Problems General MSPs Don’t Understand
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Clinical Workflows Can’t Stop
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HIPAA Is Non-Negotiable
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Healthcare Is the #1 Ransomware Target
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EHR and Medical Device Integration
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Remote Access and Telehealth Security
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Staff Turnover and Access Management
Our Healthcare IT Services
Everything Your Practice Needs, in One Partner
Managed IT & Support
Cybersecurity & Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
We Don’t Just Sign a BAA — We Help You Stay Compliant
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HIPAA Penalty Structure
Tier 1 — Unknowing Violation
Tier 3 — Willful Neglect, Corrected
Tier 4 — Willful Neglect, Uncorrected
Getting Started
How We Onboard Your Practice
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HIPAA & IT Assessment — we review your current systems, EHR setup, and Security Rule compliance status to identify gaps and risks.
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Transition Planning — we build a plan to move your practice onto HIPAA-compliant, well-managed IT with zero disruption to patient care.
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Deployment & Hardening — we implement access controls, encryption, EDR, backups, and monitoring across your practice, typically within one to two weeks.
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Ongoing Management — continuous monitoring, help desk support, annual risk analysis updates, and staff training to keep you compliant and protected.
Other Industries We Serve
Built for the Industries That Can’t Afford IT Problems
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Manufacturing & Industrial
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Energy & Environmental
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Professional Services
FAQ
Common Questions About Healthcare IT & HIPAA
Your Patients Trust You With Their Health. Trust Us With Your IT.