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Fully Compliant = 100

Mostly Compliant = 75

Partially Compliant = 50

Somewhat Compliant = 25

Non-Compliant = 0

HITRUST assigns specific numeric values to compliance categories within the scoring rubric to standardize assessments. These categories translate qualitative assessments into quantitative scores:

Fully Compliant (100): All criteria met with complete and verified evidence.

Mostly Compliant (75): Most criteria met; minor gaps exist.

Partially Compliant (50): Roughly half of the evaluative elements are met.

Somewhat Compliant (25): Only a small fraction of the evaluative elements are satisfied.

Non-Compliant (0): No evidence of compliance.

These values are applied at the Requirement Statement level and then averaged upward into Control Reference and Domain scores. This quantification ensures consistency and supports certification thresholds such as the domain-level requirement of 71 for r2 certification.

When relying on third-party reports (such as SOC 2 reports) to satisfy HITRUST requirements, only reports with sufficient detail can be used. HITRUST requires:

A clear description of scope (A) to confirm applicability to the assessed environment.

A list of procedures performed (C) so assessors can evaluate whether testing covered relevant controls.

Conclusions reached for each test (E) to provide assurance about the effectiveness of tested controls.

While an executive summary may be helpful for context, it lacks sufficient detail to serve as valid reliance evidence. Similarly, “completed remediation” of exceptions (B) is not required; rather, the report must document exceptions transparently. Assessors remain responsible for verifying that reliance reports are current, relevant, and issued by qualified independent auditors.

When performing HITRUST scoping, organizations must include regulatory factors relevant to their operational and geographic context. Since this entity operates in Massachusetts and Nevada, two state-specific privacy and security laws apply:

Massachusetts Data Protection Act (201 CMR 17.00): Requires businesses handling personal data of Massachusetts residents to maintain a written information security program (WISP), including encryption and monitoring controls.

Nevada Security of Personal Information Law (NRS 603A): Mandates encryption for personal information stored or transmitted electronically and requires reasonable security measures.

The CMS Minimum Security Requirements (High) (B) would apply only if the entity processes Medicare/Medicaid-related data. The Texas Health and Safety Code (D) applies only to Texas-based covered entities. Subject to De-ID Requirements (E) is a general data-handling condition, not a state-specific regulatory factor.

Therefore, only Massachusetts Data Protection Act and Nevada Security of Personal Information Requirements apply in this scenario.