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Get HITRUST Certified with Healthcare Expertise

Comprehensive security framework for healthcare. 300+ controls with HIPAA alignment. Starting at $9,995. Join healthcare companies we've certified.

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✓HIPAA aligned

⚡6-12 month timeline

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Why healthcare companies choose us for HITRUST

HITRUST is complex. We make it simple with healthcare-focused expertise.

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Healthcare Specialized

Traditional vendors: Generic compliance
LowerPlane: Healthcare experts

Our team understands HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare-specific requirements. We speak your language.

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Multi-Framework Efficiency

Traditional vendors: Managing frameworks separately
LowerPlane: 80% overlap mapped

HITRUST aligns with HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. We help you leverage that overlap to save time.

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Automated Evidence Collection

Traditional vendors: 100+ hours manual gathering
LowerPlane: 30-50% automated

Connect your security tools. We automatically collect and map evidence to 300+ HITRUST controls.

What is HITRUST CSF?

HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is the most comprehensive security framework for healthcare. It harmonizes requirements from HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and 50+ other frameworks.

Recognized by 80% of US health plans, HITRUST certification proves you meet rigorous security standards. The framework uses a risk-based approach, tailoring controls to your organization's size and complexity.

Read complete guide to HITRUST →

Key HITRUST Requirements

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300+ Security Controls

Comprehensive coverage across all domains

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HIPAA Alignment

Satisfies HIPAA Security Rule requirements

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i1 or r2 Assessment

Self-assessed (i1) or validated (r2) certification

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Risk-Based Scoping

Tailored to your organization's risk profile

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1-2 Year Validity

i1 valid for 1 year, r2 valid for 2 years

HITRUST Requirements Checklist

300+ controls across 19 domains. Framework aligned with HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001.

Core Security Controls

✓Access Control & MFA (22 controls)

✓Encryption & data protection

✓Audit logging & monitoring

✓Incident response & management

✓Risk assessment & management

✓Vulnerability management

✓Third-party risk management

✓Security awareness training

Documentation Required

✓System Security Plan (SSP)

✓Risk assessment documentation

✓Policies & procedures (19 domains)

✓Business continuity plan

✓Incident response plan

✓Vendor management documentation

✓Training records

✓Technical control evidence

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How LowerPlane Gets You HITRUST Certified

Our proven process for i1 and r2 assessments. Healthcare-focused expertise.

Weeks 1-2: Scoping & Assessment

Define assessment scope using HITRUST's risk-based approach. Determine control set based on organization size and complexity.

→Complete HITRUST scoping questionnaire
→Gap analysis across applicable controls
→Connect integrations for automated evidence
→Assign dedicated healthcare compliance advisor

Weeks 3-8: Documentation & Remediation

Build comprehensive documentation and implement missing controls. Our templates are healthcare-specific.

→Generate policies for all 19 HITRUST domains
→Create System Security Plan (SSP)
→Implement missing technical controls
→Employee security awareness training

Weeks 9-16: CSF Questionnaire Completion

Complete HITRUST CSF assessment in MyCSF tool. We guide you through every control.

→Complete CSF questionnaire (70% pre-filled)
→Upload evidence artifacts automatically
→Review and validate all responses
→Submit for validation (r2 only)

Weeks 17-24: Validation & Certification

Third-party validation (r2) or HITRUST review (i1). Receive your certification.

→External assessor validation (r2 only)
→HITRUST quality assurance review
→Address any findings or gaps
→Receive HITRUST certification letter

Healthcare Companies We've HITRUST Certified

Healthcare startups certified. Expert guidance. HIPAA-aligned approach.

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HITRUST seemed impossible for a 10-person health tech startup. LowerPlane made it achievable in 6 months.

Dr. Rachel M., CEO

CEO, Telehealth Platform, Series A

Result: Secured contracts with 3 major health systems after certification

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The team understood healthcare compliance deeply. They knew exactly what our health plan customers needed to see.

James K., VP Security

VP Security, Healthcare Analytics, Series B

Result: Now sharing HITRUST letter with 80% of prospects

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We already had HIPAA. HITRUST only took 4 additional months with LowerPlane because they leveraged our existing work.

Maria S., CTO

CTO, Medical Device Software, Pre-seed

Result: Passed i1 assessment on first attempt

LowerPlane vs Competitors

Honest comparison. Same certifications. Different approach.

Feature	LowerPlane	Vanta	Drata	Sprinto
HITRUST Support	✅ i1 & r2	✅ Limited	✅ Limited	❌ No
Healthcare Expertise	✅ Specialized	❌ Generic	❌ Generic	❌ Generic
Starting Price	$9,995/yr	$28,000/yr	$24,000/yr	N/A
Dedicated Advisor	✅ All plans	❌ Enterprise only	❌ Enterprise only	❌ Add-on
Support Response	2 hours	24 hours	24 hours	12 hours
HIPAA Alignment	✅ Built-in	✅ Separate	✅ Separate	✅ Separate