HITRUST Assessment & Certification
Achieve and maintain HITRUST certification with expert guidance.
Why HITRUST Matters
HITRUST CSF certification is the gold standard for healthcare data security — and increasingly for any organization handling sensitive information. The HITRUST Common Security Framework consolidates requirements from HIPAA, NIST, ISO, PCI, and over 40 other authoritative sources into a single, certifiable framework.
Our certified HITRUST assessors guide you through every step, from initial readiness evaluation and gap analysis to control implementation and final validated assessment. Whether you are pursuing HITRUST e1, i1, or r2 certification, we tailor the engagement to your organization's risk profile, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
For healthcare technology companies deploying AI and machine learning systems, HITRUST certification provides the comprehensive control framework needed to demonstrate that your AI processes PHI responsibly — from training data governance to inference logging and model access controls.
Why Choose Our Compliance Services
Experience the advantages of working with certified compliance experts who understand your business needs
HITRUST-Certified Assessors With a 95%+ Success Rate
Our certified HITRUST assessors have guided organizations through e1, i1, and r2 validated assessments across healthcare SaaS, health systems, and AI companies processing PHI. We front-load gap analysis and control remediation to minimize surprises during the formal assessment — maintaining a 95%+ first-attempt certification success rate that reflects deep assessor expertise, not just process compliance.
Right-Sized Assessment Strategy — e1, i1, or r2
Not every organization needs an r2 validated assessment. We help you determine the right assessment type based on your customer requirements, regulatory obligations, and risk profile — so you achieve the level of assurance your healthcare customers require without over-engineering your compliance program. For organizations with existing SOC 2 or HIPAA programs, we map overlapping controls to reduce duplicate effort.
Post-Certification Maintenance & Annual Surveillance Support
HITRUST certification requires annual interim assessments and two-year recertification cycles. We maintain your compliance posture between cycles through continuous monitoring, control evidence collection, policy updates, and surveillance assessment preparation — ensuring your certification remains current without requiring a full implementation effort each year.
Our HITRUST Assessment Process
A proven, step-by-step approach from readiness to validated certification.
Readiness & Gap Analysis
We evaluate your current security posture against HITRUST CSF requirements, identify control gaps, and determine the appropriate assessment type (e1, i1, or r2) based on your risk profile and business needs.
Control Implementation & Documentation
Our team works alongside yours to implement required controls, develop policies and procedures, and build the evidence library needed for a successful validated assessment.
Validated Assessment & Certification
We guide you through the validated assessment process, coordinate with the HITRUST Assurance Program, and provide ongoing support to maintain certification through subsequent assessment cycles.
Readiness & Gap Analysis
We evaluate your current security posture against HITRUST CSF requirements, identify control gaps, and determine the appropriate assessment type (e1, i1, or r2) based on your risk profile and business needs.
Control Implementation & Documentation
Our team works alongside yours to implement required controls, develop policies and procedures, and build the evidence library needed for a successful validated assessment.
Validated Assessment & Certification
We guide you through the validated assessment process, coordinate with the HITRUST Assurance Program, and provide ongoing support to maintain certification through subsequent assessment cycles.
In-House vs. Managed Compliance
Compare our managed approach to in-house compliance efforts.
| Feature | In-House | Managed Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Expertise | Limited | Certified Assessors |
| Ongoing Monitoring | Manual | Automated |
Expertise
Ongoing Monitoring
HITRUST-Certified AI for Healthcare
Healthcare organizations evaluating AI vendors increasingly require HITRUST r2 certification as a baseline for trust. But certification alone is not enough — the AI systems themselves need to be built with HITRUST controls embedded at every layer, from training data governance to production inference logging. TrustEdge.ai, our AI services division, specializes in building healthcare AI solutions that operate within your HITRUST-certified environment, ensuring that innovation and compliance move forward together.
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Start Your HITRUST Journey
Book a free readiness assessment with our certified HITRUST assessors.