Lucerna Achieves HITRUST Risk-based 2-year Certification for 3rd Time

Lucerna Health has once again proven its commitment to data security by earning its third consecutive HITRUST Risk-based 2-Year (r2) Certification. This accomplishment places Lucerna among an elite group of healthcare organizations that have demonstrated sustained excellence in protecting sensitive healthcare data.

"Our third consecutive HITRUST certification underscores Lucerna's unwavering commitment to information security excellence," said David Atkins, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer. "Maintaining the highest standards in healthcare data protection enables our partners to confidently innovate in value-based care, knowing their data is safe. As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, we remain steadfast in our proactive approach, ensuring our platform serves as a secure and reliable foundation for healthcare data integration and collaboration."

The HITRUST Assurance Program is recognized across the healthcare industry as the gold standard for data protection. Maintaining this certification for three consecutive cycles reflects Lucerna’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding sensitive data and complying with stringent regulatory requirements.

Attaining this certification is no easy feat. It requires meticulous alignment with advanced security protocols. "Our platform’s architecture integrates security at every level, leveraging AWS to implement state-of-the-art encryption, automated monitoring, and robust compliance frameworks," said Carl Kibler, Lucerna’s Head of Software Engineering. "Achieving HITRUST certification validates our approach and underscores our commitment to evolving our security controls to address the dynamic challenges within the healthcare data ecosystem."

The certification highlights Lucerna’s ability to not only protect patient data but also enable healthcare organizations to innovate without compromising security. This proactive approach to threat detection and incident response ensures that Lucerna’s platform is built to evolve alongside the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

The HITRUST r2 Certification harmonizes multiple security frameworks, providing an efficient and comprehensive approach to managing data security risks. For Lucerna's clients, this certification offers continued peace of mind, knowing their data is safeguarded by one of the most trusted and rigorous security frameworks available.

As proven by another successful recertification, Lucerna’s focus remains clear: delivering best-in-class data protection, while enabling healthcare organizations to innovate and collaborate securely. “Our success reflects our IT team's hard work and the strong partnerships we've built with organizations like Shellman and AWS,” Atkins added. "We’re proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to continuing to raise the bar for healthcare data security."

HITRUST is a leading data protection standards development and certification organization, widely recognized for its comprehensive approach to safeguarding sensitive information. The HITRUST Risk-based 2-Year (r2) Certification combines various security frameworks and regulatory standards, including HIPAA, NIST, and ISO, into a unified and scalable framework. By achieving HITRUST certification, organizations demonstrate a commitment to implementing robust security controls and meeting the highest standards of information protection within highly regulated industries like healthcare.

Lucerna Health is a leader in healthcare data integration, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable healthcare organizations to transform their data into actionable insights. With a focus on innovation and security, Lucerna empowers payers and providers to improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and confidently navigate the complexities of value-based care. Lucerna’s Leap healthcare data platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, providing comprehensive analytics and data management to enhance care delivery and drive collaboration.

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