Archives: Press Releases

October 8, 2009
Jon Moore: Build a Security Control Frmework for Predictable Compliance
Information Security Magazine Oct 8, 2009 The healthcare industry’s increasing reliance on technology during this decade has been embraced by consumers, and this has...

October 6, 2009
nCircle, HITRUST launch new security scanning service Healthcare IT News
Healthcare IT News Oct 6, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO – A new healthcare auditing program is designed to help smaller physician practices ensure that their...

October 6, 2009
Guest Commentary: Start With Common Framework on IT Security
Modern Healthcare Oct 6, 2009 On October 16, states will submit their health information exchange, or HIE, grant applications in order to receive their...

September 10, 2009
New Program to Evaluate, Certify Health IT Privacy, Security
iHealthBeat Sep 10, 2009 As the federal government builds a framework for investing some $20 billion in health IT, the health care industry is...

September 9, 2009
Four HIPAA Compliance Tips for Business Associates
HealthLeaders Media Sep 9, 2009 The HITECH Act was a long-time coming, especially because it holds business associates of covered entities accountable for compliance...

September 1, 2009
Program Aims To Erase Doubts About Health Data Security
InformationWeek Sep 1, 2009 A new certification program could make it easier for healthcare organizations to decide whether their IT security products meet their...

August 31, 2009
New Information Security Product Certification to Address Complexities and Inconsistencies in Product Selection and Simplify Compliance Efforts
HITRUST to streamline process of identifying and evaluating information security solutions for healthcare industry Aug 31, 2009 Frisco, TX – August 31, 2009 –...

August 31, 2009
Health IT Group to Offer Security Certification to Vendors
Federal Computer Week Aug 31, 2009 The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) announced today the creation of a program to certify IT security products...

August 19, 2009
HITRUST Advances Health Information Protection by Offering Greater Access to Common Security Framework and Launching Community-based Education Program
Guidance and Resources for Healthcare Information Security Professionals Aug 19, 2009 Frisco, TX – August 19, 2009 – The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST)...

August 10, 2009
HIPAA Compliance Starts with C-Suite
HealthLeaders Media Aug 10, 2009 The economic recession probably brought healthcare CEOs closer to their organizations’ day-to-day activities. New federal HIPAA laws should have...

July 16, 2009
First Healthcare Organizations Seek Information Security Certification from HITRUST
Adoption of the Common Security Framework occuring across every industry segment Jul 16, 2009 Frisco, TX – July 16, 2009 – The Health Information...

June 29, 2009
HITRUST Creates Forum to Foster Corporate Leadership for Information Security in the Healthcare Industry
Supporting the expanding role of the healthcare CISO in a time of greater responsibility Jun 29, 2009 Frisco, TX – June 29, 2009 –...