Case Study
HITRUST i1 Readiness and Validation for a Healthcare Organization

ATS delivered a two-phase engagement: first, a HITRUST Readiness Assessment to evaluate implemented controls, and second, a formal Validation Assessment to complete certification. Our team, made up of ATS and a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor Organization, provided consultative support to guide remediation efforts, reduce complexity, and ensure readiness for the HITRUST i1 Validated Assessment. The team leveraged its healthcare compliance experience to streamline the process, reduce audit fatigue, and align efforts with HITRUST CSF requirements.

Key service components:

• Kickoff & Planning: Project roles, timelines, and MyCSF tool access were established in collaboration with the client.

• HITRUST Readiness Assessment: Consultants reviewed all required controls using HITRUST’s CSF framework, evaluated implementation maturity, and identified deficiencies. Control documentation, policies, and procedures were reviewed in detail to ensure readiness.

• Remediation Guidance: Gaps were documented in MyCSF and mapped to corrective actions. Consultants worked closely with the client to prioritize remediation and validate updated artifacts and processes.

• Scope Definition & Self-Assessment Support: Consultants helped define the scope and certification object within MyCSF, guided the self-assessment process, and validated evidence prior to formal submission.

• HITRUST i1 Validation Audit: An independent validation team performed interviews, documentation reviews, and control sampling/testing in accordance with HITRUST i1 certification standards.

• Certification Submission: Upon successful validation, the team finalized the assessment in MyCSF and submitted it to HITRUST for review and certification issuance.