This list of the best HITRUST consultants and assessors is for healthcare, health-tech and SaaS companies preparing for a HITRUST e1, i1 or r2 assessment. We chose each firm on its publicly documented HITRUST services, relevant credentials and fit for a clear type of buyer.
*CyberWave GRC publishes this comparison and is included in it. Details of other firms are taken from their public websites as of October 2026 and may change.*
How we chose
We selected firms on three things: publicly documented HITRUST services, relevant credentials, and fit for a clear type of buyer. Firms are not ranked; CyberWave GRC is listed first because we publish this page.
Comparison at a glance
| Firm | Headquarters | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberWave GRC | Bengaluru, India and Sheridan, USA | HITRUST readiness, implementation and certification support for e1, i1 and r2, with validated assessments performed by its partner Huduku AI, a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor. Also delivers SOC 2 and HIPAA. | Small and mid-size health-tech and SaaS companies that want one team from gap assessment to certification at a fixed cost. |
| A-LIGN | USA | Describes itself as one of the top HITRUST assessors. Offers readiness and validated e1, i1 and r2 assessments, and also issues SOC 2 reports and ISO 27001 certifications. | Companies that want many frameworks from one large provider. |
| Coalfire | USA | One of the original HITRUST External Assessor firms, with over ten years in the programme. Offers gap analysis, documentation, remediation support and validated assessments. | Larger enterprises running several compliance programmes. |
| Schellman | USA | HITRUST assessor that also performs SOC and privacy assessments. | Organisations that want HITRUST and SOC reporting under one assessor. |
| BARR Advisory | USA | HITRUST Authorized External Assessor since November 2020, with healthcare audit experience and a focus on cloud environments. | Cloud-based technology companies. |
| Linford & Company | USA | Independent audit firm listed in the HITRUST External Assessor directory. | Mid-size companies that prefer a smaller audit firm. |
| Wipfli | USA | Has delivered HITRUST work since 2013, was among the first authorized external assessors, and is a member of the HITRUST Assessor Council. | Organisations that want an established advisory firm with wider cybersecurity services. |
CyberWave GRC
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India and Sheridan, USA. HITRUST readiness, implementation and certification support for e1, i1 and r2, with validated assessments performed by its partner Huduku AI, a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor. Also delivers SOC 2 and HIPAA.
Best for: Small and mid-size health-tech and SaaS companies that want one team from gap assessment to certification at a fixed cost.
A-LIGN
Headquarters: USA. Describes itself as one of the top HITRUST assessors. Offers readiness and validated e1, i1 and r2 assessments, and also issues SOC 2 reports and ISO 27001 certifications.
Best for: Companies that want many frameworks from one large provider.
Coalfire
Headquarters: USA. One of the original HITRUST External Assessor firms, with over ten years in the programme. Offers gap analysis, documentation, remediation support and validated assessments.
Best for: Larger enterprises running several compliance programmes.
Schellman
Headquarters: USA. HITRUST assessor that also performs SOC and privacy assessments.
Best for: Organisations that want HITRUST and SOC reporting under one assessor.
BARR Advisory
Headquarters: USA. HITRUST Authorized External Assessor since November 2020, with healthcare audit experience and a focus on cloud environments.
Best for: Cloud-based technology companies.
Linford & Company
Headquarters: USA. Independent audit firm listed in the HITRUST External Assessor directory.
Best for: Mid-size companies that prefer a smaller audit firm.
Wipfli
Headquarters: USA. Has delivered HITRUST work since 2013, was among the first authorized external assessors, and is a member of the HITRUST Assessor Council.
Best for: Organisations that want an established advisory firm with wider cybersecurity services.
How to choose
Ask every firm on your shortlist:
- Which assessment do we need: e1, i1 or r2?
- Will you do the readiness work, the validated assessment, or both? If both, how is independence handled?
- Is the firm, or its assessment partner, listed as a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor?
- Which controls can we inherit from our cloud provider?
- What is included in the fee, and which HITRUST fees are paid separately?
See our HITRUST consulting page and our breakdown of HITRUST certification cost.
Talk to CyberWave GRC
Contact CyberWave GRC to discuss your HITRUST e1, i1 or r2 project. Contact us.