Excerpt: Many employers want to know what's the minimum that they have to do by April 14, 2003. Here's a guide to quick HIPAA compliance in the pinch of the last four months. First, build HIPAA compliance backward from April 14, 2003. Plan to schedule training time. Build in adequate time to amend plan documents and business associate contracts. Make sure you've considered the impact of HIPAA on your employees and their rights to health benefits.