Dermatology practices are covered entities and face a specific compliance pattern: high-volume clinical photography, biopsy coordination, and cosmetic workflows all generate PHI that must be handled carefully. PHIGuard gives dermatology offices a single HIPAA-native system for the operational and compliance tasks around that work.
Compliance Challenges for Dermatology Offices
Clinical photography. Photos of identifiable body parts are PHI. Storage, sharing with specialists, and patient consent for imaging all need documented processes.
Biopsy and pathology coordination. Tasks move between the practice, the pathology lab, and the patient. Tracking results, notification, and follow-up produces audit-relevant records.
Cosmetic workflows. Aesthetic services often blur the line between medical records and marketing material (before/after photos). Keeping the line clear requires discipline.
Staff training. Med spas and aesthetic staff turn over more frequently than core clinical staff. Training documentation must keep up.
What PHIGuard Provides for Dermatology Practices
- Compliance templates for HIPAA training, risk analysis, incident response, and policy review
- Staff training tracking satisfying §164.530(b)
- Incident log with structured breach risk assessment
- Immutable audit trail satisfying §164.312(b)
- BAA included at every tier — signed on account creation
Pricing for Dermatology Practices
| Plan | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $99/mo | Solo or small offices (up to ~10 staff) |
| Clinic | $249/mo | Group practices (up to 30 staff) |
| Group | $499/mo | Multi-location or larger practices |
Per clinic, not per user.
Getting Started
Most dermatology offices complete setup, staff invitations, and compliance template configuration in under an hour.