HIPAA Data De-Identification for a Leading Healthcare Organization
Client Overview
A prominent healthcare company serving thousands of home-based members generates more than one billion dollars in annual revenue. Its IT infrastructure includes both custom-built and packaged applications, utilizing Oracle and AS400/i-Series environments with data housed in DB2 databases and flat file formats.
Challenge: Meeting HIPAA Compliance for Patient Health Information
The organization needed to comply with HIPAA privacy mandates to protect patient health information across billions of data rows in AS400 platforms and Oracle databases. Initial discovery of sensitive records was inconsistent, and vague guidelines for masking meant dedicated analysis and specialized training were essential for success. Tight deadlines and the complexity of legacy systems created further urgency for rapid and accurate results.
Solution: Comprehensive and Rapid Data Masking Across Legacy Healthcare Systems
Axis Data Privacy Services delivered a full-spectrum, expedited solution tailored to strict business and regulatory demands:
Conducted detailed profiling and masking for more than three hundred tables and files containing protected health information across multiple formats
Masked billions of patient data records in Oracle and AS400 environments, correcting inconsistencies and optimizing performance through targeted analysis and team education
Developed specialized masking strategies for unique AS400 constraints, overcoming performance obstacles and key field issues
Provided exhaustive documentation including best practices, configuration details, and workflow guidance to ensure sustainable compliance and empower internal teams
Results: Proven HIPAA Compliance and Operational Excellence
Achieved complete masking of all protected health information in critical database schemas and files set forth by HIPAA requirements
Met aggressive business deadlines, maintaining uninterrupted testing and development cycles for client teams
Delivered the project on time and within budget, with comprehensive transition support and documentation for ongoing privacy initiatives
Enabled secure, compliant, and efficient data management in all testing and development operations, eliminating costly delays
Summary
Axis Data Privacy Services facilitated HIPAA-compliant de-identification and rapid data masking for this healthcare leader. The solution delivered measurable improvements in compliance, operational efficiency, and privacy protection for patient data across legacy platforms.