How One Clinic Cut HIPAA
​​Compliance Costs by Over 70% 

This multi-location medical clinic was spending up to $3,000 a month on outsourced HIPAA compliance services. But when Equinox spotted a smarter alternative already available through our IT offering, they made the switch and slashed unnecessary spend without losing quality.

Compliance wasn’t the issue. Overspending was.

This Utah-based clinic had been relying on a third-party vendor for HIPAA training, assessments, and documentation. The service met the requirements, but the price tag was steep: $2,000–$3,000 every month.

They weren’t trying to cut corners. They just wanted to stay compliant without burning through their IT budget.

During a routine quarterly business review, the Equinox team spotted something the clinic hadn’t considered: as their IT provider, we offered HIPAA services that could replace their other costly vendor at a fraction of the price.

A deeper dive revealed overlapping tools and untapped value.

We found:
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• Their outsourced vendor was charging for HIPAA risk assessments and annual staff training
• Equinox offered both services as part of an optional IT compliance package
• Switching providers could eliminate redundant costs without reducing quality

They didn’t need more software, just a smarter solution.​​​​​​​

We helped the clinic transition away from their high-cost vendor and consolidate HIPAA compliance into their existing IT services.

Here’s how we made it work:
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• Delivered annual HIPAA risk assessments using trusted tools in our compliance package
  
• Rolled out fully compliant staff training without adding complexity
  
• Coordinated directly with their internal compliance officer to ensure smooth transition and reporting
  

There was no added software, no disruptions to staff, and no compliance gaps.

Within the first month, the clinic reduced their compliance costs by over 70%. They saved thousands annually without sacrificing quality or security.

The results:
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• $2,000–$3,000 in monthly cost savings
• Streamlined compliance process, fully documented and auditable
• Closer alignment between IT and compliance teams

“They didn’t have to overhaul their systems. They just needed a better way to handle compliance—without the extra spend.”

— Equinox IT Services

For this clinic, staying compliant didn’t mean spending more. It meant working smarter. By consolidating vendors and using tools already in place, they kept their security strong and their budget under control.

​​​​​​​That’s what smart IT partnerships deliver.