HITRUST

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As a top HITRUST assessor with a 100% certification rate, A-LIGN combines unmatched assessor expertise and a purpose-built audit platform to make HITRUST certification achievable.

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HITRUST certification rate

100%

HITRUST assessments completed

1.4k+

HITRUST clients certified

300+

client satisfaction rating

96%

WHy A-lign

Simplify your path to achieving HITRUST

Getting to HITRUST certification shouldn't mean choosing between speed and quality. A-LIGN pairs expert assessors and a rigorous methodology with audit management technology, so the process is easier and more efficient while maintaining the rigor HITRUST demands.

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A faster path to HITRUST, powered by API integration

A-LIGN is one of the first assessors to bundle MyCSF, audit services, and a final report in a single engagement, powered by A-SCEND, our audit management platform. By enabling real-time data exchange with the HITRUST platform, it delivers faster assessment timelines, fewer errors, less back-and-forth, and one partner from kickoff to certification.

Tech-enabled, strategic audit harmonization

HITRUST shares significant overlap with other common frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. A-LIGN's A-SCEND platform allows clients to manage evidence, communications, and audits from one central location, reducing overall audit fatigue and demonstrating a higher level of security maturity.

Accelerate revenue and demonstrate security

HITRUST empowers organizations in highly regulated industries to build and demonstrate a mature cybersecurity and compliance strategy. As one of the top assessors in the world, we’ve transformed the HITRUST audit process to help over three hundred clients successfully achieve HITRUST certification.

OUR SERVICES

End-to-end HITRUST expertise

HITRUST is the gold standard for organizations operating in healthcare and other regulated industries, helping organizations systematically manage risk, protect sensitive data, and meet regulatory requirements.

Readiness Assessment

Examines the organization’s environment and flow of data between systems that are in-scope, identifies gaps for control, and provides recommendations for remediation.

e1 Assessment

The cybersecurity essentials assessment with 44 control requirements, meant for low-risk organizations that want to ensure they are maintaining good cybersecurity hygiene.

i1 Assessment

Suitable for moderate assurance and results in a 1-year certification if requirements are met. There are 219 static controls in an i1 Assessment and only the implemented maturity is tested.

r2 Assessment

A comprehensive risk-based specification of controls with a rigorous approach to evaluation, suitable for high assurance requirements. This certification is issued for two years with an Interim Assessment.

Interim Assessment Testing

Tests a subset of requirements and controls from the prior r2 and determines the progress of any Corrective Action Plans, ensuring ongoing effectiveness.

HITRUST AI Cybersecurity & Risk Management Assessments

Assessments to help organizations manage AI-related cybersecurity risks and establish responsible AI governance.

audits completed

36k+

customer satisfaction

96%

clients globally

6.4k+

auditors globally

400+

Platform Innovation

Modernized compliance makes rigor repeatable

A-SCEND combines human expertise and robust processes with powerful technology to help you achieve compliance, grow your business, and expand into new markets without sacrificing rigor.

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A-SCEND platform showing the guided audit workflow stages

EFFICIENT AUDIT PLATFORM

Tech-enabled audit management

A-LIGN is one of the first assessors to bundle MyCSF, audit services, and the final report in a single engagement. Behind it is A-SCEND, our audit management platform, with a unique API integration that exchanges data with the HITRUST platform in real time – no manual re-entry, fewer errors, less back-and-forth. Built from real-world audit practice, A-SCEND eliminates repetitive tasks, delivers real-time visibility, and enforces precision across every engagement – faster timelines and one partner from kickoff to certification.

Purpose-built technology enforces consistency, strengthens audit quality, and drives efficiency, every cycle, every framework, every year.

RIGOROUS METHODOLOGY

Precision at every stage

Every A-SCEND engagement follows a disciplined methodology built to withstand scrutiny.

That rigor carries through every stage of our audit process, from precise scoping and a deep understanding of your business up front, with executive oversight and built-in quality checks, to expert review and fine-tuning for a polished, high-quality report.

That experience and discipline bring greater certainty and help prevent the leading causes of report rejection: incomplete scope and missing controls.

SUCCESS STORIES

Why regulated-industry leaders choose A-LIGN for HITRUST

From multi-framework harmonization to tight certification deadlines, see how organizations earned HITRUST with A-LIGN.

“A-LIGN has harmonized and consolidated our audits with a unified audit management process, aligning with frameworks like HITRUST r2 and SOC 2. This approach streamlines compliance, reduces redundant efforts, and saves time and resources, allowing for more efficient risk management and reporting across the agency.”

Director of Information Security

Rozealieth San Nicolas

Merge

“We work with A-LIGN due to the ease of use for multiple frameworks. Other competitors require submitting evidence for each framework, but A-LIGN's A-SCEND platform allows for the same evidence to be used for all evaluations. This is a HUGE time saver during the audit.”

Senior Network & Security Administrator

Dan Clark

MDaudit

“A-LIGN is truly interested in us and wanted us to succeed in our HITRUST Certification process. They did a demo with A-SCEND, and it was a great platform. It allowed us to link documents to controls and was super easy to get going. Our auditor team was fantastic — very friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help.”

Sr. Director – Information Security

Jason Patterson

Nasuni

“We needed to get HITRUST Certification in a short amount of time, and we needed a firm that would help us ramp up quickly. We were impressed with the responsiveness and competence of A-LIGN's team and contracted with the company for a multi-year engagement.”

GRC Manager

Heather Havens

Elixir Technologies

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What are the different types of HITRUST assessments?

HITRUST offers three validated assessment types: e1, i1, and r2 for low, moderate, and high-risk organizations, respectively. The right level of assurance depends on your organization's risk profile, customer requirements, and compliance goals.

How long does a HITRUST certification take?

The timeline varies significantly based on assessment type, organizational size and complexity, the maturity of existing controls, and readiness prior to the engagement. A-LIGN offers readiness assessments to surface gaps early and streamline the process.

How does HITRUST relate to SOC 2 and other frameworks?

HITRUST maps to dozens of authoritative sources such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and more. HITRUST and SOC 2 are complementary frameworks — organizations can complete both assessments simultaneously to maximize efficiency.

Is HITRUST required for my organization?

While HITRUST is not federally mandated, it is increasingly required by customers, partners, and health systems as a condition of doing business. Many non-healthcare organizations also pursue HITRUST because of its broad framework coverage and strong market recognition.

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