HITRUST Services

Your Customers Expect It. Your Investors Respect It.

From Series B startups to established digital health platforms, Sensiba helps HealthTech companies earn the HITRUST certification their enterprise customers require and their investors expect.

The Experience Behind Every Engagement

Sensiba’s HITRUST practice is built on a foundation of industry-recognized security credentials, deep healthcare compliance expertise, and a proven track record that speaks for itself.

Not Sure Which HITRUST Assessment Your Customers Require?

Most large health systems and payers specify the level they need in their vendor security requirements. Sensiba can help you decode what’s being asked and build the fastest path to meet it.

e1 Assessment

Timeline : ~3 months

Controls: 44

Assurance Level: Essential

Best For: First step/entry point

i1 Assessment

Timeline: 6-12 months

Controls: 182

Assurance Level: Moderate

Best For: Growing HealthTech programs

r2 Assessment

Timeline: 18-24 months

Controls: 200+

Assurance Level: Highest

Best For: Enterprise & payer requirements

What to Expect at Every Step

HITRUST

May 15

Step 1 — Preparation and Planning

Before anything else, we get organized. Scope is defined, systems and data are identified, and a gap analysis tells you exactly where you stand against HITRUST requirements.

May 14

Step 2 — Readiness Assessment

An assessment is available for organizations that want a clearer picture of gaps and priorities before the formal audit begins. Not required, but it can reduce surprises and strengthen your position going into the validated assessment.

May 13

Step 3 — Remediation

Gaps get closed here. Controls, policies, and procedures are updated to meet HITRUST CSF requirements before the formal audit begins. Getting this right makes everything that follows smoother.

May 12

Step 4 — Validated Assessment

The formal audit happens here. A HITRUST Certified CSF Assessor reviews your evidence and tests your controls in practice. With strong preparation, this step is straightforward.

May 11

Step 5 — HITRUST Quality Assurance Review

Your completed assessment is submitted to HITRUST for an independent review. We stay with you through any follow-up requests to keep things moving.

May 10

Step 6 — Certification Decision

HITRUST reviews the full picture and makes the final call. Certification is issued and valid for one year (e1 and i1) or two years (r2).

Why Healthcare Organizations Choose Sensiba

The firm behind your certification shapes how seriously your buyers take it. Here is what sets us apart.

Truly Independent

We do not consult for organizations we certify. Your certificate is conflict-free and built to withstand scrutiny.

Real HealthTech Expertise

Our experts know healthcare systems, payer relationships, and enterprise procurement. We bring context, not just credentials.

No Surprises

Clear scope. Defined timelines. Transparent costs. Sensiba’s process is built around predictability from kickoff to submission.

With You Beyond Certification

Interim assessments, recertification, and multi-framework alignment. We scale with you as your compliance program grows.

Leverage What You Already Have

SOC 2 or ISO 27001 in place? We help you build on it. Faster path. Less duplication. Better ROI.

Everything You’ve Been Meaning to Ask About HITRUST

What is HITRUST?

HITRUST’s Common Security Framework (CSF) brings together 60+ standards, including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR, into one certification. For HealthTech companies, that means one credential that answers every security question your enterprise customers will ask.

What Are The Benefits of HITRUST Certification?

For organizations handling protected health information, HITRUST is more than a compliance milestone. Here is what it delivers.

Support Faster Enterprise Deals HITRUST certification gives healthcare buyers a recognized, independently verified credential to evaluate. That can help streamline due diligence and keep procurement conversations moving.

Less Duplication Already have SOC 2 or ISO 27001? HITRUST builds on what you have. Sensiba helps you maximize that investment and reach certification faster.

Stronger Security Identify and close gaps before they become incidents. HITRUST’s risk-based framework, paired with MITRE ATT&CK mapping, keeps your healthcare systems protected and your program audit-ready.

Broader Trust CISOs trust it. Investors recognize it. HITRUST certification means your security program is validated, credible, and built to hold up.

Scalable Compliance A structured framework that grows with your organization. No proportional headcount increase required.

How much does HITRUST certification cost?

Costs vary based on assessment type, scope, and complexity. The biggest drivers of unexpected costs are lack of preparation, poor readiness and scope creep. Sensiba’s structured process prevents both by offering transparent pricing and defined deliverables, so you can plan with confidence.

Do I need HITRUST if I already have SOC 2 or ISO 27001?

Increasingly, yes. Organizations who operate in healthcare and payers are requiring HITRUST even from organizations that already hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001. The good news, your existing work is not wasted. Sensiba helps you build on what you have to get certified faster.

What happens after I get certified?

Certification requires ongoing maintenance through interim assessments and recertification. Sensiba supports the full lifecycle, so your program stays current as your business grows.

Our HITRUST Practice Leadership

Jeff Stark

Governance, Risk, & Compliance Partner-in-Charge

Bill Confer

Partner, Governance, Risk, & Compliance

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Start Your Path to HITRUST Today

Every week without certification is a week your competitors have an advantage. Chat with a Sensiba HITRUST expert to on your readiness process.