HITRUST Assessment & Certification Services
The HITRUST Framework (HITRUST CSF®) allows healthcare entities to demonstrate compliance with many different standards and regulations such as HIPAA, ISO, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI, CMS, MARS-E, and more. You can learn more about their background here: https://hitrustalliance.net/about-us/
If you’re thinking, “I need to get HITRUST® certified,” you’re not alone — many organizations across industries are making the same move to ensure security and compliance.
What Is a HITRUST Assessment?
A HITRUST assessment evaluates your organization’s security controls against the HITRUST CSF®, a certifiable framework that harmonizes multiple regulatory and industry standards.
It provides a structured, measurable way to:
- Identify control gaps
- Validate security maturity
- Demonstrate compliance to customers and regulators
Who Needs a HITRUST Assessment?
HITRUST is commonly required for organizations that:
- Handle sensitive healthcare or regulated data
- Work with healthcare providers, payers, or vendors
- Need to meet client or contractual security requirements
- Want to align multiple frameworks into a single certification
- Are preparing for audits, M&A, or enterprise growth
LBMC has helped countless organizations reach their HITRUST Certified goal. And, yes, we have learned many lessons along the way.
If you’re asking, “Do I need to get HITRUST certified?”—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Are you ready for it?
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Quickly assess whether your organization is ready for HITRUST® and where gaps may exist.
HITRUST Services
Scoping and Certification Selection
The assurance program allows for independent certification or validation against the framework. These engagements must be performed by trained and vetted external assessors, experienced in healthcare information security. We can help your organization with the critical step of understanding and defining your scope, as well as selecting the best assessment scoping strategy for your organization.
Readiness and Gap Assessment
LBMC Cybersecurity’s experts ensure that your organization is prepared for HITRUST as you embark on the journey of certification, establishing a well-known and generally accepted security framework across any industry. We provide readiness assessments, project management, remediation assistance, score improvement guidance, and more.
Certification (Validation, Interim, & Rapid Recertification Assessments)
Ready to certify or have a certification in place? LBMC can help you. An interim assessment is required one year after certification to evaluate the organization’s current state against the HITRUST CSF. LBMC Cybersecurity provides this service and submits an Annual Review Letter.
Bridge Assessments
In response to COVID-19 related challenges, extensions for certification periods are permitted. LBMC, with a decade of experience and the most seasoned team in the industry, offers external assessment services to guide you through the bridge process.
If you’re navigating complex security, compliance, or risk challenges, LBMC’s cybersecurity advisors can help you prioritize next steps with clarity. Start with a conversation focused on your goals, risks, and operational realities.
Why Choose LBMC Cybersecurity
As a select group of HITRUST Authorized External Assessor®, LBMC Cybersecurity participated in the effort to integrate security standards from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and NIST into the HITRUST framework.
As external assessor council members, we assist the industry with education and outreach and feel compelled and obligated to offer encouragement and advice to those embarking on this journey. Please reach out anytime with how we can assist you on your journey!
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Reducing Audit Fatigue, Improving Efficiency
See how a leading healthcare organization streamlined compliance and simplified audits with a unified HITRUST® strategy.
Industries We Serve
Our cybersecurity advisory team works with organizations across industries to address security risks, compliance requirements, and operational challenges. We help clients strengthen controls, reduce exposure, and align security efforts with business priorities. Whether you’re responding to new regulations, supporting growth, or improving security maturity, our team provides clear guidance grounded in real-world experience.
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Local Expertise, Wherever You Are
With offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Philadelphia, and Charlotte, plus remote offices, LBMC partners with businesses across the region and beyond.
HITRUST Resources
Webinar: HITRUST i1 Assessment
In December 2021, HITRUST announced the newest service offering – the new i1 Implemented Certification.
In this video, you will learn:
- What is the HITRUST i1 Implemented Verified Assessment and Certification?
- Why was this new option was created?
- Key differences between i1 vs r2.
- How to choose which option is right for you.
On-Demand Webinar Duration: 7:36
HITRUST® FAQs
1. Can you be certified by HIPAA?
No, HIPAA does not offer a certification. The HITRUST CSF® maps to HIPAA Security, Privacy, and Breach Notification requirements, allowing organizations to demonstrate compliance through a certifiable framework.
2. Is HITRUST® certification only for healthcare organizations?
No, HITRUST® is used across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Any organization handling sensitive data can benefit from the framework.
3. Was HITRUST® created in response to failed HIPAA audits?
No, HITRUST was established in 2007, before OCR HIPAA audits began in 2011. The framework was developed to address growing security and compliance challenges across industries.
4. Can you certify directly to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)?
No, the NIST CSF does not offer certification. However, the HITRUST CSF® incorporates and maps to NIST requirements, and certain HITRUST® assessments provide reporting aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.
5. Is HITRUST® an “Assess Once, Report Many™” approach?
Yes, HITRUST® enables organizations to align multiple frameworks into a single assessment, reducing audit fatigue and improving efficiency.
6. Can HITRUST® support ISO 27001 certification efforts?
Yes, the HITRUST CSF® aligns with many ISO 27001 requirements and can support organizations preparing for certification when implemented effectively.
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Let’s Talk About Your Cybersecurity Priorities
Whether you’re preparing for a compliance assessment, addressing security gaps, or strengthening your overall risk posture, LBMC’s cybersecurity advisors are ready to help. We’ll start with a conversation focused on your current environment, requirements, and the steps needed to move forward with confidence.