HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) AND HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- Bhola Suryavanshi
- Jan 16
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 16
HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) are both essential frameworks in the healthcare industry for ensuring the protection of sensitive health information, but they serve different purposes and have distinct features. Here's a comparison:
HIPAA sets the legal baseline for protecting PHI, while HITRUST provides a comprehensive, certifiable framework to implement and demonstrate compliance with HIPAA and other standards. Many organizations use HITRUST to strengthen their compliance posture and streamline adherence to multiple regulations.
Summary Table:
Aspect | HITRUST | HIPAA |
Type | Framework | Federal Law |
Purpose | Certification and best practices | Legal compliance for PHI protection |
Applicability | Voluntary, broader industries | Mandatory for healthcare-related entities |
Focus | Security, privacy, risk management | Privacy and security of PHI |
Certification | Formal certification available | No certification available |
Regulatory Requirement | No | Yes |
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