Achieve HITRUST certification faster with AI-powered automation

HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is a comprehensive, certifiable security framework that harmonizes requirements from over 50 authoritative sources including HIPAA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR. Originally developed for healthcare, it now serves any organization handling sensitive information. HITRUST provides prescriptive control requirements, a defined assessment methodology, and third-party certification.

HIPAA is a U.S. federal law that mandates the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) but does not prescribe specific controls or offer certification. HITRUST CSF is a voluntary framework that incorporates all HIPAA requirements while adding prescriptive controls, maturity levels, and a certification process. A HITRUST certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented controls that meet or exceed HIPAA requirements through independent third-party validation.

HITRUST offers three assessment types: e1 (essentials) with 44 foundational controls for demonstrating basic cyber hygiene; i1 (implemented) with 182 controls for validating operational security measures; and r2 (risk-based) with 200+ controls based on organizational risk factors, representing full HITRUST certification. Each type is valid for one year (e1, i1) or two years (r2).

Timeline varies by assessment type: e1 assessments typically take 2-4 months, i1 assessments take 4-6 months, and r2 certifications take 6-12 months or longer. With Evidr, organizations can reduce preparation time by 40-60% through automated control mapping, AI-powered evidence review, and streamlined assessor collaboration.

MyCSF is HITRUST's official assessment management platform. Organizations use MyCSF to complete self-assessments, track control implementation, collect evidence, and collaborate with external assessors. Evidr integrates with MyCSF workflows, allowing you to prepare evidence and control responses before exporting to the official portal.

Total costs vary by assessment type and organization complexity. HITRUST licensing fees start around $10,000-$20,000 annually. External assessor fees range from $30,000-$50,000 for e1, $50,000-$100,000 for i1, and $100,000-$250,000+ for r2. Implementation costs (policies, controls, remediation) add significantly to traditional approaches. Evidr reduces preparation costs through automated evidence collection and control mapping.

Yes. While HITRUST originated in healthcare, its comprehensive framework is increasingly adopted across financial services, government, and technology sectors. HITRUST harmonizes 50+ standards and regulations, making it valuable for any organization with complex compliance requirements across multiple frameworks.

HITRUST CSF incorporates and maps to over 50 authoritative sources including HIPAA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, FedRAMP, SOC 2 TSC, and state privacy laws. Evidence collected for HITRUST can often satisfy requirements in these other frameworks. Evidr leverages this overlap to reduce duplicate effort across your compliance program.