HITRUST

One common question small and mid-sized businesses often ask when thinking about HITRUST certification is, “How much does it cost?” It’s a valid concern, especially with tight budgets and the critical importance of information security. HITRUST certification cost was too expensive for many small businesses.  However, things are changing. New, more cost-effective options are available…

A research by Ponemon Institute reveals that the healthcare industry has faced the most expensive breaches for 12 years in a row. This highlights the need to address the security gaps in an effective way. The HITRUST framework aims to address the challenges of managing healthcare services in a secure way. But how can you…

HITRUST is widely recognized as a go-to framework by experts. It’s known to be one of the most comprehensive frameworks in structure, comprising 14 Control Categories, 19 Domains, 49 Control Objectives, 156 Control References, and 3 Implementation Levels. With such complexity, achieving compliance with HITRUST is no small feat. In this article, we’ll explore the…

For healthcare companies, obtaining certification from HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) isn’t just about ticking a compliance box—it’s a commitment to establishing a robust standard for data protection. According to a HIMSS survey, a significant 81% of US hospitals and health systems, along with 83% of health plans, have chosen HITRUST as their primary framework…

As the healthcare industry actively embraces cloud technology and the electronic transmission of PHI, it has become an increasingly soft target for malicious actors. While HIPAA lays the groundwork for protecting health information, there was a need for a comprehensive framework to address the gaps in the healthcare cybersecurity landscape. That’s when HITRUST came into…

Are you aware that around 90% of healthcare organizations face security breaches, and large hospitals amount to 30%? This underlines why robust cybersecurity is crucial for safeguarding data in healthcare and HiTrust is one such compliance framework that aims for that. Established in 2007, HiTrust (Health Information Trust Alliance) ensures high data security standards. It…