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Singapore's Health Information Act (HIA) marks a new era of accountability for healthcare providers. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, organisations must strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, governance, and operational resilience to safeguard patient information and maintain trust.
HIA readiness is not just about compliance. It is about protecting sensitive health information, reducing cyber risk, and building confidence among patients, partners, and regulators. Organisations that act early can address gaps more effectively and put in place sustainable controls before risks escalate. RSM outlines a structured approach covering HIA assessments, remediation, certification support, and ongoing managed services to help organisations achieve and sustain compliance.
For more details on what the HIA covers, healthcare organisations can refer to the official HIA resources.
How RSM Singapore can help
RSM Singapore supports organisations with a practical, structured approach to HIA compliance. We help assess your current state, identify gaps, develop remediation plans, and guide you through certification and ongoing compliance requirements.
Our support includes:
- HIA readiness assessments and gap analysis
- Cybersecurity and data protection certification support
- Risk remediation and governance frameworks
- Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring
- Microsoft 365 Security and Intune implementation
- Vulnerability assessments and managed patching
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Vendor risk management and third-party assessments
- Cybersecurity, data and AI awareness training
- Ongoing managed compliance and governance services
Our approach helps healthcare organisations move beyond checkbox compliance by establishing sustainable governance, policies, processes, and technical controls aligned with regulatory expectations.
What funding support is available for HIA compliance?
Cybersecurity and compliance initiatives carry a cost, and we understand that budget is a genuine concern. The good news is that funding support is available for eligible organisations, making the path to compliance far more accessible.
- Healthcare SMEs: Eligible SMEs may tap IMDA's CISO-as-a-Service (CISOaaS) support or the SME Go Digital Programme, with up to 70% co-funding.
- Social Service Agencies: Eligible NCSS members may seek support through the Community Capability Trust (CCT) Grant and Transformation Sustainability Scheme (TSS), with funding support of up to S$40,000.
Healthcare organisations can refer to the relevant official funding resources to check eligibility, support levels, and application details.
Take the first step
With the right advisory partner and available funding support, the journey to HIA compliance can be faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable.
RSM's HIA specialists can help you understand your readiness level, identify key gaps, and plan the next steps towards compliance.
Looking to understand your HIA readiness level or explore available funding support?
Frequently asked questions
The HIA applies to healthcare entities and Health Information Management System (HIMS) vendors in Singapore. Both must implement the required cybersecurity and data protection measures to protect patient information.
The HIA requires healthcare entities to put in place IT asset management, access controls, multi-factor authentication, security monitoring, vulnerability management, data backup, incident response, vendor governance, and staff awareness programmes.
Costs vary depending on your organisation's current maturity and the scope of work required. Funding support can significantly reduce the cost. Healthcare SMEs can access up to 70 percent co-funding through IMDA's CISOaaS scheme, while social service agencies may qualify for up to $40,000 through the CCT Grant and TSS.
The timeline depends on your starting point and the gaps identified during a readiness assessment. Working with an experienced advisory partner speeds up the process by prioritising the most critical actions first and guiding you efficiently through remediation and certification.
RSM combines deep cybersecurity expertise with a human-centred approach. We take the time to understand your organisation, assess your current state, identify gaps, develop practical remediation plans, and guide you through certification, so compliance becomes sustainable rather than a one-off exercise.
