C3HIE Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection
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HITRUST Certification validates C3HIE is meeting rigorous cybersecurity and data protection standards through independent assessment and assurance.
We don't want the healthcare community to simply trust our technology vendors. We want them to trust us, C3HIE. Our goal is to lead by demonstrating that trust—not just talking about it.”
SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- C3HIE, a leading provider of health information exchange (HIE) in Texas, today announced its data centers and health data management platform has earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.— Jim Hoag, CEO of C3HIE
The HITRUST e1 Certification demonstrates that C3HIE has met requirements defined by a leading cybersecurity assurance leader, confirming that strong controls are in place to protect sensitive data and manage risk effectively.
Built on the HITRUST Assurance Program, this achievement reflects independent third-party testing, centralized quality assurance, and certification backed by HITRUST’s Cyber Threat-Adaptive engine. These elements ensure continuous alignment with the latest threat intelligence and evolving standards across NIST, ISO, and OWASP.
“We don't want the healthcare community to simply trust our technology vendors,” said Jim Hoag, CEO of C3HIE. “We want them to trust us, C3HIE. That's why we've chosen to independently validate the security of our HIE environment through HITRUST. Our goal is to lead by demonstrating that trust—not just talking about it.”
“Earning HITRUST Certification demonstrates C3HIE’s commitment to managing information risk and protecting sensitive data through a rigorous, proven assurance process,” said Gregory Webb, CEO at HITRUST. “This achievement reflects the organization’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and trust.”
“The HITRUST Assurance Program is rigorous and reliable because of the comprehensiveness of control requirements, depth of review, and consistency of oversight,” said Bimal Sheth, EVP, Standards Development & Assurance Operations at HITRUST. “HITRUST Certification demonstrates how C3HIE is taking the most proactive approach to cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management.”
About C3HIE
C3HIE is a Texas-based, statewide nonprofit collaborative connecting healthcare providers through secure bi-directional health information exchange with ADTs, lab results, imaging results, notes, and CCDs. It offers tailored solutions such as real-time alerts, predictive analytics, longitudinal patient records, and community resource collaboration. Learn more at www.C3HIE.org.
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