HCISPP · Question #285
Which risk management framework specifically tailors its approach to healthcare?
The correct answer is B. HITRUST. HITRUST is the only framework among the options that was purpose-built for the healthcare industry, incorporating HIPAA and other healthcare-specific regulatory requirements into a unified control framework.
Question
Which risk management framework specifically tailors its approach to healthcare?
Options
- AISO/IEC 27001
- BHITRUST
- CNIST RMF
- DCommon Criteria
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A5% (2)
- B93% (40)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
HITRUST is the only framework among the options that was purpose-built for the healthcare industry, incorporating HIPAA and other healthcare-specific regulatory requirements into a unified control framework.
ISO/IEC 27001 is a general-purpose international information security management standard applicable across all industries and does not include healthcare-specific regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
The HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) was specifically designed by and for the healthcare industry to consolidate healthcare-relevant regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, state laws) and security standards into a single, certifiable framework. It directly addresses the unique compliance and risk management challenges faced by healthcare organizations and their business associates, making it the most tailored option for healthcare risk management.
NIST RMF is a general federal information system risk management framework developed for U.S. federal agencies and is not tailored specifically to healthcare industry requirements or regulations.
Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408) is an international standard for evaluating the security properties of IT products and is not a risk management framework, nor is it healthcare-specific.
Concept tested: Healthcare-specific risk management framework selection
Source: https://hitrustalliance.net/healthcare-csf
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