Careers at The HIPAA Journal
Positions with The HIPAA Journal
Technical HIPAA Security Expert
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time / Project-Based
About Us
The HIPAA Journal is the go-to resource for trusted, high-quality content on HIPAA compliance, security, and healthcare privacy. We serve covered entities, business associates, and compliance professionals who depend on accurate, actionable, and expert-reviewed information. Our team is composed exclusively of professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience in their respective domains.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technical HIPAA Security Expert to review, enhance, and create content related to the HIPAA Security Rule, cybersecurity safeguards, and real-world technical compliance strategies. This role is ideal for someone who has deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity, regulatory risk management, and technical compliance implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate content related to technical safeguards under HIPAA, including encryption, access controls, audit logging, and network security.
- Write and edit content about topics such as security risk assessments, mobile device security, ransomware, and technical breach scenarios.
- Evaluate and contribute to training modules focused on technical compliance for IT, DevOps, and InfoSec teams in healthcare settings.
- Interpret OCR guidance, breach resolution agreements, and enforcement trends with a technical lens.
- Provide expert input on evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices in HIPAA-compliant IT environments.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare IT security, risk management, or related technical compliance roles.
- Strong understanding of the HIPAA Security Rule, including implementation specifications and technical control categories.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53/800-66, HITRUST, or ISO 27001.
- Experience conducting or leading security risk assessments in healthcare.
- Hands-on experience with tools and technologies such as encryption systems, identity and access management (IAM), EHR security, and audit logging.
- Certifications preferred: CISSP, HCISPP, CISA, CHPS, or similar.
- Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Points
- Experience contributing to OCR audits, corrective action plans, or breach remediation.
- Knowledge of healthcare-specific software and system architecture.
- Comfort collaborating with legal and compliance professionals on cross-functional content.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following to be considered:
- Your resume or CV highlighting your HIPAA training experience to [email protected]
- A cover letter explaining your approach to compliance education and why you’re a fit for this role
- (Optional) Samples or descriptions of training content you’ve developed or reviewed
Healthcare Compliance Analyst
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time / Ongoing
About Us
The HIPAA Journal is a respected and authoritative source of information on HIPAA and healthcare compliance. We pride ourselves on producing accurate, timely, and expert-vetted content for professionals in healthcare privacy, risk, legal, and operations roles. All content contributors and reviewers on our team have a minimum of 10 years of real-world experience.
Position Overview
We are hiring a Healthcare Compliance Analyst to support the development and review of content related to HIPAA, healthcare regulations, and compliance best practices. This role involves interpreting regulatory changes, analyzing enforcement actions, and translating technical or legal updates into practical guidance for our readers.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor regulatory updates from HHS, OCR, and related agencies and synthesize key takeaways.
- Draft or review content covering compliance frameworks, policies and procedures, training mandates, and enforcement trends.
- Analyze case studies, breach settlements, and audit findings to identify patterns and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, training developers, and editors to ensure all content reflects regulatory expectations and current best practices.
- Assist in updating or validating reference materials and checklists for HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule compliance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of direct experience in healthcare compliance, privacy, or risk management.
- In-depth knowledge of HIPAA Rules, HITECH, and applicable state-level privacy regulations.
- Familiarity with compliance operations in healthcare provider, payer, or business associate environments.
- Ability to interpret and apply federal guidance, settlement agreements, and enforcement actions.
- Certifications preferred: CHC, CHPC, CIPP/US, or similar.
- Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to both detail and practical applicability.
Additional Experience
- Experience developing or auditing HIPAA compliance programs.
- Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, NCQA).
- Ability to assess organizational readiness and identify compliance gaps.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following to be considered:
- Your resume or CV highlighting your HIPAA training experience to [email protected]
- A cover letter explaining your approach to compliance education and why you’re a fit for this role
- (Optional) Samples or descriptions of training content you’ve developed or reviewed
HIPAA Training Expert
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time / Flexible
About The HIPAA Journal:
The HIPAA Journal is a trusted leader in HIPAA compliance education and reporting. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals and organizations with clear, accurate, and actionable compliance knowledge. Every member of our content and training team has a minimum of 10 years of experience, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory expertise.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced HIPAA Training Expert to design, review, and enhance training materials for a diverse healthcare audience, including covered entities, business associates, and compliance professionals. Your work will directly support our mission to provide world-class educational content that not only meets but exceeds compliance training standards.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A minimum of 10 years of direct experience delivering or developing HIPAA training programs for healthcare professionals.
- Expertise in the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, as well as HITECH, OCR enforcement guidance, and applicable state laws.
- Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design best practices, and regulatory training requirements.
- Proven experience creating or vetting training modules, slide decks, eLearning scripts, and assessment tools.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into engaging, accessible content tailored for different levels of learners—from front-line staff to executives.
- A meticulous attention to accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Designing and reviewing online HIPAA training modules for clarity, accuracy, and educational value.
- Updating existing training content to reflect regulatory changes, best practices, or evolving threats (e.g., cybersecurity risks).
- Ensuring all training material aligns with OCR guidance and real-world compliance expectations.
- Working with our editorial and production team to integrate training into broader content initiatives.
- Providing expert feedback on learner assessments, knowledge checks, and course effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in HIPAA training and compliance education (required)
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CHC, CHPC, RHIA, CIPP/US)
- Demonstrated experience in instructional design, adult learning, or eLearning development
- Familiarity with SCORM, LMS platforms, and digital learning tools is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, or healthcare legal teams
Why Join Us?
At The HIPAA Journal, you’ll work alongside a team of senior compliance professionals who share your passion for clarity, precision, and regulatory integrity. You’ll play a key role in shaping the educational content that helps organizations confidently meet their HIPAA obligations—and protect the patients and data they serve.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following to be considered:
- Your resume or CV highlighting your HIPAA training experience to [email protected]
- A cover letter explaining your approach to compliance education and why you’re a fit for this role
- (Optional) Samples or descriptions of training content you’ve developed or reviewed
HIPAA Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Company: The HIPAA Journal
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time / Flexible
About The HIPAA Journal:
The HIPAA Journal is a leading authority on healthcare privacy, security, and compliance. Our mission is to deliver accurate, accessible, and actionable information to healthcare professionals, covered entities, and business associates working within the complex landscape of HIPAA compliance. We hold ourselves to the highest editorial standards and maintain a team composed exclusively of deeply experienced professionals.
Position Summary:
We are seeking highly qualified HIPAA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to join our editorial and review team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and validating content for accuracy, relevance, and regulatory fidelity. Content types include reference articles, news updates, guidance pieces, and online training material.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A minimum of 10 years of direct HIPAA experience, either as a compliance officer, legal advisor, auditor, or other relevant role.
- Deep familiarity with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and HITECH Act, as well as regulatory updates and enforcement trends.
- Strong knowledge of how HIPAA intersects with state laws, data privacy frameworks, and healthcare operations.
- Experience interpreting complex regulatory language into clear, actionable insights.
- A detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to exceptional accuracy and editorial excellence.
- Familiarity with evaluating educational or training material for alignment with adult learning best practices is a plus.
Responsibilities Include:
- Reviewing HIPAA-related articles and training content for factual and legal accuracy.
- Ensuring the clarity, relevance, and applicability of educational materials for our professional audience.
- Collaborating with our content team to maintain consistency, accuracy, and a high standard of authority across all published materials.
- Providing expert insight or commentary on proposed changes to HIPAA or related federal guidance.
- Flagging outdated or ambiguous content and proposing improvements.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of HIPAA experience (required)
- Advanced degree preferred (e.g., JD, MPH, RHIA, or related credential)
- Professional certifications such as CHPC, CHC, CIPP/US, or similar are strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience with editorial processes, peer review, or content validation is advantageous
Why Join Us?
All members of The HIPAA Journal content production team are seasoned professionals with at least 10 years of experience. You’ll be joining a peer group of top-tier experts in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. We are committed to delivering value and clarity to the healthcare compliance community—and we need contributors who share that commitment.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following to be considered:
- Your resume or CV highlighting your HIPAA training experience to [email protected]
- A cover letter explaining your approach to compliance education and why you’re a fit for this role
- (Optional) Samples or descriptions of training content you’ve developed or reviewed
Write Editorials for The HIPAA Journal
The HIPAA Journal welcomes guest editorials on HIPAA compliance, healthcare compliance, and healthcare cybersecurity from experts who have unique perspectives on new topics of interest to our readers.
Here are some examples:
CMS Restricting Access to Healthcare Datasets Will Cause Long Term Damage to Public Health
Cookies May be Bad for Your Health
What the US Healthcare IT Industry Can Learn from the EU Digital Services Act
Note that the full professional profile of authors is included at the bottom of articles with a link to the LinkedIn profile in case readers want to follow up.
