HITRUST CSF and HIPAA assessments both aim to safeguard healthcare information and electronic Protected Health Information EPHI. However, both standards offer a different approach for organizations.
HIPAA was originally meant to be utilized for a wide range of organizations, resulting in a vague and subjective list of requirements to be HIPAA compliant. The HIPAA Security Rule allows for certain specifications to be only “addressable” while others are “required.” There is no official designation of HIPAA compliance.
HITRUST CSF assessments and certifications are organized around the specific risk of a certain organization. HITRUST CSF assessments also allow for a comprehensive approach toward information security as it considers compliance with other regulations. A HITRUST CSF assessment is an efficient and risk-based approach to information security because it draws upon existing frameworks, standards, and current regulations.
