# HITRUST * **Definition:** A widely recognized framework and certification provided by the Health Information Trust Alliance that demonstrates an organization's adherence to a comprehensive set of curated controls for managing data protection, cybersecurity practices, and compliance with healthcare regulations. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / HITRUST ## News * Selected news on the topic of **HITRUST**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 3/17/2025 | [**Accuity Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/accuity-achieves-hitrust-r2-certification-demonstrating-the-highest-level-of-information-protection-assurance-302402792.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 2/27/2025 | [**Among a Wave of New Product Introductions, Rhapsody Secures HITRUST e1 Certification ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/among-a-wave-of-new-product-introductions-rhapsody-secures-hitrust-e1-certification-reinforcing-commitment-to-cybersecurity-302386417.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**IntellaTriage Achieves HITRUST Certification, Setting the Standard for Cybersecurity in Nurse Triage**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/intellatriage-achieves-hitrust-certification-setting-the-standard-for-cybersecurity-in-nurse-triage-302380422.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**IntellaTriage Achieves HITRUST Certification, Setting the Standard for Cybersecurity in Nurse Triage**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250220cl21455/intellatriage-achieves-hitrust-certification-setting-the-standard-for-cybersecurity-in-nurse-triage) | [[Morningstar]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**HITRUST 2025 TRUST REPORT DEMONSTRATES IMPROVED CYBERSECURITY ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hitrust-2025-trust-report-demonstrates-140000956.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**IntellaTriage Achieves HITRUST Certification, Setting the Standard for Cybersecurity in Nurse Triage**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/intellatriage-achieves-hitrust-certification-setting-120000275.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/19/2025 | [**HITRUST 2025 TRUST REPORT DEMONSTRATES IMPROVED CYBERSECURITY OUTCOMES FOR CERTIFIED ORGANIZATIONS**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hitrust-2025-trust-report-demonstrates-140000761.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**HITRUST Delivers on Commitment to Make Third Party Risk Management Practical and Efficient**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hitrust-delivers-on-commitment-to-make-third-party-risk-management-practical-and-efficient-302358333.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**HITRUST Delivers on Commitment to Make Third Party Risk Management Practical and Efficient**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hitrust-delivers-commitment-third-party-140000677.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**InteliChart Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification Demonstrating the Highest Level of ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/intelichart-achieves-hitrust-r2-certification-demonstrating-the-highest-level-of-information-protection-assurance-302354936.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**InteliChart Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification Demonstrating the Highest Level of ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250121cl99530/intelichart-achieves-hitrust-r2-certification-demonstrating-the-highest-level-of-information-protection-assurance) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Lloyd's of London Launches First-of-its-kind Consortium Built on HITRUST Certification to ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lloyds-of-london-launches-first-of-its-kind-consortium-built-on-hitrust-certification-to-shape-the-future-of-cyber-insurance-302329703.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Fathom Advances Data Protection and Privacy in Autonomous Medical Coding with HITRUST i1 Certification**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211772633/en/Fathom-Advances-Data-Protection-and-Privacy-in-Autonomous-Medical-Coding-with-HITRUST-i1-Certification/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Fathom Advances Data Protection and Privacy in Autonomous Medical Coding with HITRUST i1 Certification**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211772633/en/Fathom-Advances-Data-Protection-and-Privacy-in-Autonomous-Medical-Coding-with-HITRUST-i1-Certification/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Truveta achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, demonstrating the highest level of information protection assurance**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/20/2984499/0/en/Truveta-achieves-HITRUST-r2-Certification-demonstrating-the-highest-level-of-information-protection-assurance.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 11/20/2024 | [**Truveta achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, demonstrating the highest level of information protection assurance**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/truveta-achieves-hitrust-r2-certification-demonstrating-the-highest-level-of-information-protection-assurance-1034042188) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 11/6/2024 | [**Trend Health Partners' HITRUST certification strengthens security, builds customer trust**](https://www.cio.com/article/3599566/trend-health-partners-hitrust-certification-strengthens-security-builds-customer-trust.html) | [[CIO]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**Valer Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241016781103/en/Valer-Achieves-HITRUST-r2-Certification-Demonstrating-the-Highest-Level-of-Information-Protection-Assurance/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**Valer Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating the Highest Level of Information Protection Assurance**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241016781103/en/Valer-Achieves-HITRUST-r2-Certification-Demonstrating-the-Highest-Level-of-Information-Protection-Assurance/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/25/2024 | [**TeleSpecialists' TeleCare Software Achieves HITRUST i1 Certification, Elevating Data Protection and Cybersecurity Standards**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telespecialists-telecare-software-achieves-hitrust-i1-certification-elevating-data-protection-and-cybersecurity-standards-302252200.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**HITRUST Announces Annual Collaborate Conference Agenda and Keynote Lineup**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hitrust-announces-annual-collaborate-conference-agenda-and-keynote-lineup-302245877.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/9/2024 | [**RAAPID INC Achieves HITRUST i1 Certification to Manage Data Protection and Mitigate ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raapid-inc-achieves-hitrust-i1-certification-to-manage-data-protection-and-mitigate-cybersecurity-threats-302240575.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/20/2024 | [**HITRUST vs SOC 2: Navigating the Complexities of Data Security and Compliance**](https://securityboulevard.com/2024/08/hitrust-vs-soc-2-navigating-the-complexities-of-data-security-and-compliance/) | securityboulevard.com | | 6/25/2024 | [**Azalea Health Achieves HITRUST Essentials, 1-year (e1) Certification Demonstrating Foundational Cybersecurity**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/azalea-health-achieves-hitrust-essentials-1-year-e1-certification-demonstrating-foundational-cybersecurity-302179345.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/5/2018 | [**New healthcare cybersecurity council wants to make HITRUST the standard for assessing third-party risks**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tech/new-council-tackles-third-party-vendor-risk) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **HITRUST**: A leading organization in cybersecurity and compliance, known for its comprehensive framework that helps organizations manage data protection and security risks. - **Array Behavioral Care**: Recognized for its HITRUST e1 Certification, validating its commitment to foundational cybersecurity controls and information risk management. - **HaystackID**: Achieved HITRUST r2 Certification, showcasing commitment to data protection. - **DoseMe**: Achieved HITRUST Risk-based 2-year certification, validating commitment to cybersecurity. - **InteliChart**: Achieved HITRUST r2 Certification, validating its commitment to high standards of cybersecurity and data protection. - **Quest Analytics**: Achieved HITRUST r2 CSF version 11 certification, demonstrating strong cybersecurity practices in managing provider networks. - **1upHealth**: Achieved HITRUST certification for its FHIR platform, ensuring information security. - **GoodRx**: A digital healthcare platform that achieved HITRUST i1 Certification, demonstrating its commitment to protecting sensitive information. - **Zyter|TruCare**: Achieved HITRUST certification, demonstrating commitment to data security practices. - **InfoMC**: Renewed HITRUST certification for its Incedo platform, emphasizing security and privacy. - **Forum Systems**: A cybersecurity firm that achieved HITRUST r2 Certification for its AI platform, emphasizing its commitment to data protection. - **IntellaTriage**: A triage service provider that achieved HITRUST i1 Certification for its platform, reinforcing its commitment to data security. - **Azalea Health**: Achieved HITRUST Essentials certification, confirming critical cybersecurity controls. - **Simplify Healthcare**: Achieved HITRUST Risk-based 2-year certification for various platforms, demonstrating data protection. - **ClearDATA**: A healthcare cloud provider that has achieved HITRUST version 11.3 certification, enabling its customers to maintain high standards of privacy and security. - **Capital Rx**: A pharmacy benefit manager that achieved HITRUST i1 Certification for its JUDI platform, showcasing its commitment to data security and compliance. - **DrFirst**: A health technology company that has achieved HITRUST certification for its medication management solutions, demonstrating its commitment to information security best practices. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Deloitte and HITRUST**: Collaborating on the CyberRX 2.0 program to help healthcare organizations assess their cyberattack response. - **HITRUST and Lloyd's of London**: HITRUST has launched a cyber insurance consortium with Lloyd's to provide enhanced coverage and lower rates for organizations certified by HITRUST. - **Lloyd's of London and HITRUST**: Launched a unique cyber insurance consortium providing exclusive coverage for organizations with HITRUST certifications. - **HITRUST and ServiceNow**: Collaborated to launch the HITRUST Assessment XChange App, enhancing third-party risk management for organizations. - **Cyber Insurance Consortium**: A partnership between HITRUST and Lloyd's of London aimed at providing insurance coverage and reduced rates for organizations with HITRUST certifications. - **Precision AQ and Coalfire Systems**: Partnered to achieve HITRUST CSF certification for its PatientLens platform. - **Truveta**: Worked with RISCPoint to develop advanced security measures for its data platform. - **ColorTokens and Omega Healthcare**: A partnership to implement zero trust microsegmentation architecture to enhance security and mitigate risks of data breaches. - **1upHealth**: Collaborated with over 80 enterprise organizations to enhance health data access. - **RCG Global Services and Inovaare Corporation**: A strategic partnership aimed at transforming healthcare through the integration of Inovaare's healthcare technology and RCG's digital services. - **Kinetik**: Aims to modernize the non-emergency medical transportation market through partnerships with health plans and providers. - **Conviva Care Center and CenterWell Senior Primary Care**: Partnered with PsychArmor to implement a Veteran Ready Healthcare Certificate program. - **Podimetrics**: Collaborates with health plans and providers to prevent amputations related to diabetes. - **Ensemble and Mary Washington Healthcare**: Entered into an outsourcing agreement to enhance financial performance and patient experience. - **Geisinger Health System and PennREN**: Partnering to enhance broadband connectivity and promote digital technology innovation in Pennsylvania. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **HITRUST Assurance Program**: Recognized for its rigorous standards and comprehensive control requirements, ensuring reliable oversight of healthcare information security. - **HITRUST Certification**: Recognized globally as a benchmark for effective information security and privacy controls, with organizations achieving various levels of certification (i1, r2). - **HITRUST Continuous Assurance**: A strategic evolution aimed at enhancing security, sustainability, and compliance monitoring for organizations facing evolving security threats. - **HITRUST Certification Programs**: Informed by over 50 standards and frameworks, providing trusted solutions for establishing and demonstrating security capabilities. - **Continuous Assurance and Third-Party Risk Management**: HITRUST is focusing on developing innovations in these areas to enhance its core assurance offerings. - **AI Risk Management Assessment**: HITRUST introduced this assessment to help organizations mitigate risks associated with AI deployments in healthcare, ensuring proper governance and compliance. - **HITRUST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)**: A framework designed to mitigate 100% of known cyber threats, leveraging intelligence sources and mapping to MITRE ATT&CK. - **AI Security Assessment and Certification**: An initiative by HITRUST to integrate AI risk management into security programs, addressing leading causes of certification failures. - **HITRUST AI Security Assessment**: A new certification launched to secure AI platforms and address unique risks associated with AI technologies. - **AI Assurance Program**: Launched by HITRUST to help healthcare organizations develop secure and trustworthy AI models. - **HITRUST Assessment XChange App**: A new application integrated into ServiceNow to streamline vendor assessments and improve cybersecurity practices. - **AI Security Assessment with Certification**: HITRUST has launched this initiative to set a benchmark for AI security assurance for platforms and deployed systems. - **Continuous Assurance**: A strategic evolution introduced by HITRUST aimed at enhancing information risk management and compliance assurance. - **Cyber Threat-Adaptive Controls**: Part of the HITRUST TPRM XChange App, designed to enhance vendor cybersecurity risk management. - **AI in Healthcare**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting AI technologies, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures, as highlighted by certifications like HITRUST. - **Expansion of Certification Offerings**: Plans to include HITRUST's i1 and e1 assurance programs and the new AI Security Certification by 2025. - **Trend Health Partners**: Implemented advanced security automation and monitoring tools to enhance its security posture. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Rising global concerns about cyber threats necessitate enhanced cybersecurity measures and certifications like HITRUST. - **Trust in Technology**: Ethical concerns regarding AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for trust-building through ethical implementation and adherence to frameworks like HITRUST. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, making HITRUST certification crucial. - **Cybersecurity Breaches**: Despite the effectiveness of HITRUST certifications, the healthcare industry continues to face significant cybersecurity threats, with 720 reported breaches in 2024. - **Assessment Fatigue**: Organizations often experience fatigue from the extensive assessments required for compliance, which the HITRUST Assessment XChange App aims to alleviate. - **Data Security Threats**: Healthcare organizations face significant risks from data breaches, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information. - **Data Privacy Issues**: The need for secure handling of sensitive patient information is critical, especially with increasing reliance on third-party vendors. - **Compliance with Regulations**: Organizations must navigate complex compliance requirements, including HIPAA, to ensure the protection of patient health information. - **Evolving Cybersecurity Threats**: Organizations face increasing cybersecurity threats, necessitating robust information protection standards and compliance with regulations. - **Compliance Challenges**: Organizations face complex compliance requirements, necessitating rigorous data protection measures. - **Compliance Complexity**: Organizations must navigate complex compliance requirements while ensuring data protection and security, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats. - **AI in Healthcare**: Challenges such as data quality, decision transparency, and biased decision-making in AI applications are significant concerns that need addressing. - **Data Privacy in Genetic Testing**: Challenges remain in ensuring patient privacy and informed consent while promoting responsible data sharing. ## Related Topics [[HITRUST Certification]]