ANNOUNCE: A new resource to help small and mid-sized HIPAA-regulated entities

DataBreaches[.]net highlights a new consultancy, North Country Communications, LLC (NCC), aimed at helping small and mid-sized HIPAA-regulated entities meet privacy, security and breach notification requirements. NCC is led by Rachel Klugman Seeger, with partner Ryan Dutcher, both carrying long histories in healthcare communications and crisis response.

The firm offers training and ongoing support in HIPAA breach notification response and compliance strategy, crisis communications and media relations, proactive compliance planning, and communications training. In conversations with the author, Rachel described a phased gap assessment against HIPAA Rules, with discovery, risk analysis and prioritized recommendations, plus preparedness packages and remote consultations to keep costs manageable.

NCC plans live webinars and full-day workshops, emphasising practical, plain-language guidance and on-demand encore presentations, including media readiness training for spokespeople. The firm also provides documentation to aid insurers and offers 24/7/365 breach response support, including a free 30-minute consultation for non-clients. 15 December 2025.