In November of 2018, Hixny became the first health information exchange in New York to receive the HITRUST CSF certification on Version 9.1 for patient information security. This certification was marked as a goal on the roadmap for the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY) for 2020, which aimed for all QEs within the SHIN-NY to achieve the certification by the end of 2018. The HITRUST CSF certification is valid for 2 years, with a 12 month interim assessment required to ensure standards continue to be met. Hixny earned the certification again in 2021, attesting to the quality of their information risk management and compliance program. Earning the certification demonstrates that Hixny, as an HIE, is able to meet security standards set forth by HIPAA and CMS, and shows a commitment to protecting patient information.
