Question 1

What is the difference between HIPAA compliance and HITRUST certification?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA is a federal law with requirements but no formal certification process. HITRUST is a certifiable framework that incorporates HIPAA along with dozens of other standards into a single assessment. Many healthcare organizations pursue HITRUST certification because it provides a third-party validated report that satisfies multiple compliance requirements simultaneously, including HIPAA.

Question 2

Do digital health startups need HITRUST, or is HIPAA compliance enough?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your sales motion. If you are selling to large health systems or health plans, most will require HITRUST certification (typically r2 or e1) as a condition of doing business. If your customers are smaller practices or direct-to-consumer, HIPAA compliance with a SOC 2 report may suffice. We help you make the right investment based on your go-to-market strategy.

Question 3

How do you handle security assessments for telehealth platforms?

Accepted Answer

Telehealth platforms have unique risk considerations including real-time video encryption, patient authentication, mobile device security, and integration with EHR systems. We scope our assessments to cover the full telehealth workflow, from patient scheduling through the virtual visit to documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance at every step.

Question 4

What are the business associate requirements we need to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Any entity that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on behalf of a covered entity is a business associate under HIPAA. This means you need signed BAAs with every vendor that touches patient data, you must verify their security posture, and you are responsible for ensuring they meet HIPAA requirements. We help you build a vendor management program that addresses these obligations systematically.

Saúde e Ciências da Vida

Desafios do Setor

Frameworks Relevantes

Como Ajudamos

HITRUST

Compliance as a Service

SOC 2

Penetration Testing

Audit & Assurance

Penetration Testing para Saúde e Ciências da Vida

Perguntas Frequentes

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