HIPAA vs HITRUST: Key Differences Simplified
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. federal law that sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. It outlines what needs to be protected but not how to do it.
HITRUST, on the other hand, is a certifiable framework that helps organizations implement controls to meet HIPAA requirements and more. While HIPAA compliance is mandatory for healthcare entities, HITRUST certification is voluntary but demonstrates higher security assurance. In short, HIPAA is a regulatory requirement; HITRUST is a comprehensive framework that operationalizes compliance. Organizations often use HITRUST to prove they’re meeting HIPAA and other standards.
This infographic compares HIPAA vs HITRUST across governance, scope, legal requirements, risk management, certification, and more helping organizations understand which framework best suits their compliance needs.
Source: https://www.ampcuscyber.com/infographics/hipaa-vs-hitrust/
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