Healthcare Data Security & Privacy

Data Security Backed by Industry-Leading Practices

Data security in healthcare isn’t optional. ProviderTrust services are built with strong security controls that help protect sensitive healthcare data at every step, from encryption and access controls to testing and hosting practices designed into the way we work.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why data security matters to your organization

Healthcare data demands a higher level of protection than most industries, and for good reason. Compliance records, credentialing data, and workforce processes all contain sensitive information. Proper data security for healthcare organizations means protecting information in transit, at rest, and in use, not just at the moment it’s first collected.

In a recent ProviderTrust survey of care delivery organizations, 53% of respondents named data privacy and security as their top concern when it comes to more frequent credential verification. That’s why care delivery organizations are increasingly seeking accreditations such as SOC 2 Type II compliance, NCQA certification, and HITRUST certification to objectively evaluate a vendor’s security practices.

The ProviderTrust team partners with clients to enhance their collection of data, create a technology-driven file creation and submission process, and create role-based access so clients always know who can access any of their sensitive data.

Even organizations with good intentions run into the same set of security gaps:

  • Sensitive data stored across separate systems with different security standards
  • Unclear ownership of who has access to which sensitive records
  • Manual file transfer methods that introduce unnecessary risk
  • No regular testing or review of existing security practices
  • Difficulty proving a security posture to auditors, regulators, or clients when asked

HOW WE HELP

How ProviderTrust protects data

Most vendors handling healthcare data hold general-purpose security certifications built for any industry. ProviderTrust’s are healthcare-specific and validated at the highest level available: HITRUST’s r2 assessment, the most rigorous tier of HITRUST certification, alongside NCQA’s CVO Certification, built specifically for organizations that verify healthcare credentials, and SOC 2 Type II compliance.

Security isn’t just about prevention. It’s also about reliability. ProviderTrust backs its security practices with a 99.5% guaranteed uptime SLA and a centralized dataset that reduces the number of systems your sensitive data touches in the first place, so there’s less exposure to protect.

Our security practices include:

  • Data encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption
  • Role-based access controls built on least-privilege principles, with Single Sign-On and multi-factor authentication support
  • Annual third-party penetration testing and monthly vulnerability scanning
  • 99.5% guaranteed uptime, with scheduled maintenance communicated at least 24 hours in advance
  • A centralized dataset that reduces the number of systems your sensitive data touches
  • HITRUST CSF Certified (via the r2 assessment), NCQA CVO Certified, and SOC 2 Type II compliant
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs about data security in healthcare

Data security in healthcare refers to the practices, controls, and certifications used to protect sensitive information, such as compliance, credentialing, and workforce data, at every stage of its use.

Healthcare data includes highly sensitive compliance and personal information, and a breach or mishandling can carry serious consequences for patients, providers, and the organizations responsible for that data.

ProviderTrust is HITRUST CSF Certified (via the r2 assessment), NCQA CVO Certified, and SOC 2 Type II compliant.

ProviderTrust uses configurable, role-based access rights built on least-privilege principles, with Single Sign-On support and auditable user logs, so clients always know who can access their sensitive data.

Yes. ProviderTrust encrypts data both in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption, as part of its broader security practices.

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