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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.

✓HIPAA aligned
⚡6-12 month timeline
🔒No credit card required

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: 70-90% 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

How LowerPlane Gets You HITRUST Certified

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

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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
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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
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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)
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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.

FeatureLowerPlaneVantaDrataSprinto
HITRUST Support✅ i1 & r2✅ Limited✅ Limited❌ No
Healthcare Expertise✅ Specialized❌ Generic❌ Generic❌ Generic
Starting Price$9,995/yr$28,000/yr$24,000/yrN/A
Dedicated Advisor✅ All plans❌ Enterprise only❌ Enterprise only❌ Add-on
Support Response2 hours24 hours24 hours12 hours
HIPAA Alignment✅ Built-in✅ Separate✅ Separate✅ Separate

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