Tag: HITRUST

What is HITRUST Certification and Why Does It Matter?

December 7, 2021

Any company can claim to be HIPAA-compliant, but if you are considering using their services, it’s worth understanding what they mean. Using a vendor that self-attests compliance is risky. As a result, many serious organizations use a third-party validator to assure that they are doing all the right things regarding security and compliance. If you […]

The HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill has Passed the Senate

December 22, 2020

The HIPAA Safe Harbor bill has passed the Senate without amendment and with unanimous consent. Known formally as H.R. 7898, the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill amends the HITECH Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to recognize organizations that follow security best practices, such as those that have HITRUST CSF Certifications. […]

LuxSci Achieves HITRUST CSF Certification

October 22, 2020

LuxSci announces today that it has achieved the HITRUST CSF Certification, the gold standard and most widely adopted security framework in the healthcare industry. What is HITRUST CSF Certification and why should it matter? Today, we are very proud to announce that LuxSci has achieved the HITRUST CSF Certification, the gold standard and most widely […]

Secure & Compliant Remote Work

April 16, 2020

As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have closed their offices and have employees working from home, which is an excellent compromise for keeping operations ongoing and while keeping employees safe. However, the shift to working from home is a big jump for many companies and their employees, mainly if an existing remote work […]

LuxSci Pursuing HITRUST Certification

January 30, 2020

Update: As of June 7th, 2020, LuxSci’s services are HITRUST CSF certified for HIPAA, GDPR, and Massachusetts Privacy Law.  See: Announcement of HITRUST CSF Certification. — LuxSci is working toward its HITRUST certification as part of our constant efforts to meet the highest levels of security and compliance. The threat landscape and regulatory environment are […]