HealthStream’s CredentialStream® Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification for Top Healthcare Data Security
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM), a leading healthcare technology provider for workforce solutions, announced today that its SaaS-based CredentialStream application, along with CredentialStream Hub and Network by HealthStream, has received HITRUST r2 Certification. This prestigious certification represents the highest level of information protection and compliance assurance. CredentialStream, a market-leading application, is widely used by hospitals and health systems for credentialing, privileging, and enrollment.
The healthcare industry is recognized for its heightened risk exposure compared to other sectors, largely due to the sensitive nature of protected health information (PHI), large volumes of data, stringent regulatory compliance requirements, and other associated risk factors. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights reported a total of 720 security breaches in its healthcare breach database, with 520 of those breaches being reported by healthcare providers.
The situation in the healthcare industry highlights why robust security measures are critical. In comparison, HITRUST’s 2024 Trust Report revealed that only 0.64% of HITRUST-certified organizations experienced a security breach in 2022 and 2023. These statistics illustrate why healthcare organizations prefer using platforms and products that have earned HITRUST certification, as it acts as an extra layer of protection for sensitive data management.
In response to the increasing need for data protection, HealthStream has invested significant resources into achieving HITRUST r2 Certification for its CredentialStream platform. The certification process involved a rigorous, year-long effort that required HealthStream to undergo a detailed vetting process, involving a review of 921 baseline controls spread across 19 security domains. These security domains covered critical areas such as data protection and privacy, network security, information protection programs, password management, access control, audit logging, monitoring, and business continuity and disaster recovery. The scope of this thorough review underscores the importance of security in a highly regulated industry like healthcare.
Robert A. Frist, Jr., the CEO of HealthStream, expressed his pride in the company’s achievement of the HITRUST r2 Certification. “HealthStream is continuously enhancing its data security and risk management—and, therefore, we’re pleased to have earned the prestigious HITRUST r2 Certification for CredentialStream,” he said. “This achievement represents the outstanding work of many employees and their teams, for which we are all grateful.” HealthStream’s dedication to protecting sensitive healthcare data is reflected in its ongoing efforts to strengthen its security posture, ensuring its platform remains compliant with the highest industry standards.
CredentialStream, a market-leading solution in healthcare, is widely used by hospitals and health systems to manage credentialing, privileging, and enrollment. With the increasing frequency of data breaches and heightened regulatory oversight, achieving HITRUST r2 Certification ensures that HealthStream’s platform adheres to rigorous standards of security, compliance, and risk management. This certification makes HealthStream a trusted partner for healthcare organizations seeking to protect the privacy and integrity of their patient and employee data.
Healthcare providers face significant pressure to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other regulatory requirements while protecting sensitive health information from security threats. Security breaches in healthcare can have far-reaching consequences, including financial losses, regulatory penalties, and damage to reputation. HealthStream’s HITRUST r2 Certification demonstrates its commitment to addressing these challenges by offering healthcare organizations a secure and compliant platform for managing their workforce solutions. The certification also helps HealthStream ensure that its services are built on a solid foundation of industry-leading data protection measures.
HITRUST certification is regarded as one of the most stringent standards for healthcare security and compliance, providing assurance to healthcare organizations that a service or platform is equipped to manage the highest levels of data protection. This certification is particularly valuable in a landscape where cyber threats continue to evolve, and healthcare organizations must be proactive in securing their data and infrastructure. By earning this certification, HealthStream has reinforced its commitment to security and demonstrated its ability to meet and exceed industry standards.
As healthcare continues to digitize and rely more on technology for managing patient data, having secure, compliant platforms becomes increasingly important. HealthStream’s HITRUST r2 Certification for CredentialStream serves as a testament to the company’s leadership in securing healthcare data and mitigating risks for its customers. Through ongoing security enhancements and a proactive approach to compliance, HealthStream is positioning itself as a trusted partner for healthcare organizations seeking to improve their workforce management while safeguarding sensitive data.
About HealthStream
HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) is a leading healthcare technology company providing a wide range of platform-driven workforce solutions. By enabling healthcare professionals to access the tools and resources they need to perform at their best, HealthStream empowers providers to deliver high-quality patient care. With a robust ecosystem of solutions, HealthStream continues to support healthcare organizations in improving efficiency, compliance, and security in the evolving healthcare landscape.
