HITRUST April 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
Get the transparency your customers want and the efficiency you need with our HITRUST assessment services
If you’re putting the brakes on your HITRUST certification because of stretched resources, there’s a better way forward.
When it comes to third-party risk management, your customers are looking for more than peace of mind – they want certifiable credibility and transparency. HITRUST assurances offer that credibility, but managing the process and resources to become HITRUST-certified can be a significant hurdle. Our team can assess your organization against the HITRUST CSF framework to address customer needs through three kinds of certifiable assessments.
You can become certified on the Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Validated Assessment, which is the new name for the original certification option. If you’re looking for a quicker option, you can become certified on the Implemented, 1-year (i1) Validated Assessment, which is a lower effort one-year certification option focused on the implemented maturity level.
Or, you can obtain an Essential, 1-year (e1) Validated Assessment, which requires the lowest level of effort and focuses on a fixed set of control requirements for essential critical risks assurance. If you’re looking to become HITRUST certified on any option, look no further.
HITRUST certification offers the consistent protection your customers want
Going through HITRUST certification is a great way to fulfill client compliance requirements for controls and data security, but it’s about more than checking a box.
Certification really shows how your organization provides holistic information protection, encompassing both security and technology elements and privacy and compliance processes.
Plus, the consistent framework offers standardized controls, which give you specific guidance for implementation and maintenance. HITRUST validated assessment and certification processes have lots of moving parts and pieces – but you don’t have to manage them alone.
Gain a mix of credibility and collaboration with our HITRUST assessment
Gaining a HITRUST certification can provide the credibility you need to both reassure your current customers and attract new business.
If your resources are already stretched thin, our team can step in.
Our collaborative, customizable HITRUST assessment services remove the guesswork from the process. We work with you to:
- Help you understand the best assessment choice and scope for you based on customer requests and business objectives
- Educate key stakeholders on the HITRUST methodology and assessment process
- Evaluate control processes against HITRUST requirements
- Prioritize gaps based on risk, expected effort, and dependencies
- Streamline your HITRUST assessment and certification experience
Crowe HITRUST assessors can guide your assessment
Tailored to your needs
We provide a personalized experience, knowing each organization has its own priorities and approach to technology risk and compliance.
Complete and detailed assessment
Our detailed readiness assessments track all steps along the way, helping to eliminate any surprises.
Dedicated HITRUST team
Our team of dedicated specialists focus specifically on HITRUST. We’ve also been appointed to serve on the HITRUST Authorized External Assessor Council, where we obtain early insights and a preview of program updates.
Tailored to your needs
We provide a personalized experience, knowing each organization has its own priorities and approach to technology risk and compliance.
Complete and detailed assessment
Our detailed readiness assessments track all steps along the way, helping to eliminate any surprises.
Dedicated HITRUST team
Our team of dedicated specialists focus specifically on HITRUST. We’ve also been appointed to serve on the HITRUST Authorized External Assessor Council, where we obtain early insights and a preview of program updates.
HITRUST CSF® assessment and certification timeline
Timeline can be adjusted based on desired timing.
AI
HITRUST’s AI Risk Management Assessment and AI Security Assessment and Certification services offer clear assessments, practical security controls, and trusted certifications based on leading standards such as those from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These services make it easier to manage AI risks and build trust with customers, partners, and regulators.
StateRAMP
HITRUST’s option to fast-track StateRAMP (doing business as GovRamp) authorization helps organizations streamline compliance by combining HITRUST certification and StateRAMP authorization into a single, efficient audit. This dual-reporting approach reduces time and effort while building trust, demonstrating strong security practices, and unlocking access to state and public sector markets.
HIPAA
Organizations can add HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and/or Breach Notification Rule requirements to any HITRUST assessment, enabling them to demonstrate and certify HIPAA compliance through a single, trusted framework. This approach can simplify audits, reduce duplication, and provide clear proof of compliance for regulators and business partners.
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Work with us
Our HITRUST specialists have deep familiarity with assessments, and they frequently provide HITRUST presentations, papers, and thought leadership. We’re here to help you map out the best HITRUST certification process for your business, offering extensive experience in:
- HITRUST e1, i1, and r2 assessments and certifications
- Navigating applicable IT frameworks and standards
- Providing assessments in complex healthcare and IT environments
- Working with a wide range of companies, from startups to larger established organizations, including Fortune 500 companies
- Understanding cloud providers that use the shared responsibility approach
To scope your HITRUST assessment and certification, our team is here for you and ready to help. Reach out to us today.
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