About Colington Consulting
Recognized as a Top 10 HIPAA Consulting Company by Atlantic.Net (2020), Sprinto (2024–2026), Top HIPAA Compliance Consultants (2026), and Uproot Security (2026).
We have helped hundreds of organizations of all sizes implement and maintain a HIPAA compliance program. Client references are available upon request, speaking to our services, professionalism, and depth of experience.
Why Colington
Trusted HIPAA Expertise
We support covered entities, business associates, and hybrid entities that need clear direction, practical documentation, and experienced guidance that withstand scrutiny.
Recognized Experience
Our positioning is built around experienced HIPAA consulting support with a strong focus on defensible compliance programs and measurable risk reduction.
Broad Industry Reach
We work with healthcare providers, health plans, Business Associates, and other organizations that need privacy and security support tailored to their role in the healthcare ecosystem.
Audit Ready Approach
Our recommendations are designed to help organizations prepare for audits, investigations, and breach responses by strengthening documentation and clarifying decision-making.
Practical Partnership
Clients rely on Colington for responsive consulting, risk assessments, training, policy guidance, and ongoing compliance support that fits operational reality.
Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals behind Colington Consulting
Jay Hodes – President & Founder
Jay Hodes is a leading expert in HIPAA compliance, bringing over 40 years of combined experience in risk assessments, site security evaluations, regulatory compliance, and Federal law enforcement management to healthcare organizations nationwide.
Highlights
- Former HIPAA Compliance Officer, County of Fairfax, Virginia — managed county-wide HIPAA security and privacy programs, including risk assessments, policy and procedure development, breach and complaint investigations, and HIPAA Security and Privacy training
- Former Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Expert Witness in HIPAA compliance litigation cases
- Keynote Speaker & Author — 80+ published articles on HIPAA compliance; featured in Part B News and Report on Patient Privacy; interviewed by AHIMA Journal and others
- Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance, Health Care Compliance Association, and Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Speaking Engagements
Mr. Hodes has been a keynote speaker and presenter on HIPAA compliance and patient privacy for organizations including the Health Care Compliance Association, Maryland Medical Group Management Association, Baltimore City (MD) Medical Society, New Jersey Aging Life Care Association, California Primary Care Association, National Association for Speech and Hearing Centers, and the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Media & Publications
Beyond his 80+ published articles, Mr. Hodes has been interviewed or featured by the AHIMA Journal (on tracking technologies and patient privacy), Hospital Access Management, Renal & Urology News (four interviews), PracticeSuite EMR’s Expert Interview Series, and Health System Specialist, and contributed a guest post to Electronic Health Reporter.
Beyond Compliance
In his free time, Mr. Hodes volunteers for Lab Rescue of the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac.
Deborah Ross – Vice President – Policy & Client Management
Deborah has over 30 years of experience in technical writing, editing, software training, and business document production. Her specialized background includes:
- Developing customized policies and procedures for HIPAA Risk Management Plans.
- Design, editing, and production of National Baldrige Award applications in the healthcare sector, including the 2011 National Baldrige Award winner.
- Technical writer and editor for an online medical information web portal for Washington, DC and Maryland-based clinicians.
- Writing and designing training materials for a computer-based clinical information system for MedStar Health.
- Writing and designing electronic health record (EHR) tutorials for medical staff and clinicians.
Next Step
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