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Quality Insights Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection

CHARLESTON, W.Va. | SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

HITRUST Certification validates Quality Insights' QIIS platform is meeting rigorous cybersecurity and data protection standards through independent assessment and assurance.


e1 HITRUST Badge_Stacked OutlineQuality Insights, a nonprofit health improvement organization, today announced its Quality Insights Information System (QIIS), residing at Microsoft Azure and Quality Insights, has earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.

The HITRUST e1 Certification demonstrates that Quality Insights 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.

“As cybersecurity expectations rise, our stakeholders expect credible, validated assurance,” said Nathan Gibson, Chief Information Officer at Quality Insights. “Achieving HITRUST Certification reinforces our ongoing commitment to protecting data, managing risk, and maintaining the trust of those we serve.”

“The HITRUST e1 Certification is an important benchmark for cyber-aware organizations such as Quality Insights,” said Ryan Patrick, EVP of TPRM Customer Solutions at HITRUST. “Earning HITRUST Certification reflects not only the effective implementation of security controls, but also the organization’s commitment to maintaining operational maturity across its cybersecurity program. We congratulate Quality Insights on this significant achievement.”


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About Quality Insights

Quality Insights is a nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience improving health and care across a wide range of federal and state programs that serve some of the nation’s most medically vulnerable patients. The organization supports quality improvement programs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health system and operates, under contract with CMS, End-Stage Renal Disease Networks (ESRD) across 17 states, Washington, D.C., and two U.S. territories; delivers continuing education through its jointly accredited AwardCE service; supports rural health entrepreneurs through the Thinkspace innovation studio; and advances health care quality through consulting services. Quality Insights is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.

 Learn more at www.qualityinsights.org.