/hipaa-validate - HIPAA Compliance Scanner

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Scan a codebase for HIPAA compliance issues using pattern-matching heuristics. Detects PHI exposure in logs, missing audit trails, unencrypted transmission/storage, hardcoded patient data, access control gaps, and missing Business Associate Agreement references. Read-only — never modifies files.

Regulation basis: 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, 164 (HIPAA Administrative Simplification, as amended through March 26, 2013). Covers Security Rule (§164.302-318), Privacy Rule (§164.500-534), Breach Notification Rule (§164.400-414), and enforcement penalties (§160.400-426).

Usage

/hipaa-validate                              # Scan full project (developer mode — definitives only)
/hipaa-validate src/                         # Scan specific path
/hipaa-validate --mode compliance            # Full audit sweep including heuristic categories
/hipaa-validate --severity high              # Filter to HIGH findings only
/hipaa-validate --keywords member,enrollee   # Extend healthcare keyword list
/hipaa-validate --output json                # Structured JSON output for CI integration