HITRUST Assessment and Validation Services
Your Trusted Partner in HITRUST Certification
Protecting data and staying compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are non-negotiables when serving the healthcare industry. HITRUST provides a comprehensive framework that helps your organization manage and mitigate security risks while keeping you compliant with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements. A HITRUST certification shows a third-party vendor or partner organization that you are HIPAA-compliant and following formal security standards. While the HITRUST certification is generally obtained by healthcare-focused organizations, the framework can be used in other industries as well.
While preparing for HITRUST certification, it’s important to work with a certified HITRUST External Assessor like KSM. Our professionals can help you complete the HITRUST readiness assessment and perform the validated assessment prior to your submission to HITRUST for your report and certification.
Taking the First Step: HITRUST Readiness Assessments
There are three types of HITRUST assessments: e1, i1, and r2. They vary in terms of complexity and scope, and which assessment is right for you depends on your specific goals and requirements. Whether you choose e1, i1, or r2, a HITRUST Readiness Assessment is the first step towards obtaining a certification, and it involves taking a deep dive into your organization to identify your security controls. It will help you understand where you’re falling short and what you’ll need to change to keep the certification process on track. HITRUST provides clear methodologies and standards, and it’s crucial to have a complete understanding of what these mean if your organization is going to obtain a certification.
HITRUST Validated Assessments
The next step in the process is to get a HITRUST validated assessment. While your readiness assessment is focused on showing where your security flaws are and how to fix them, a validated assessment, when done correctly, shows proof that your organization is compliant, the proper controls are in place, and you are ready to submit documentation to HITRUST for certification.
Why KSM Is the Right Partner
KSM is a certified HITRUST External Assessor with experience working in multiple industries, including healthcare. HITRUST can be complicated, but our team can help you clearly understand the process, identify your risks and gaps, and keep the certification process moving forward. And the icing on the cake? When you work with KSM, you have the people and resources of an entire CPA firm on your side.
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We’re here to help you with all your HITRUST needs. Contact us today, and let’s get started.
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