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Swisslog Healthcare Achieves HITRUST Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security

Certification validates Swisslog Healthcare’s dedication to protecting sensitive data and meeting rigorous industry standards

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (August 26, 2025) – Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier of healthcare technology combining pharmacy and transport automation, announces its achievement of HITRUST certification, reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of information security and data protection.

The HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certification validates that Swisslog Healthcare’s in-scope technology systems and platforms have met demanding regulatory compliance and industry-defined requirements for managing risk. This achievement places Swisslog Healthcare in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification.

“Security is a cornerstone of Swisslog Healthcare’s operations,” said Jennie McQuade, Global Chief Legal Counsel & Privacy Officer at Swisslog Healthcare. “This HITRUST certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting sensitive data and ensuring the highest level of information security for our customers. It provides our healthcare partners with the confidence that their critical information is safeguarded to the most rigorous standards in the industry.”

The HITRUST Assurance Program is rigorous and reliable due to the comprehensiveness of control requirements, depth of review, and consistency of oversight. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.

“In today’s rapidly evolving digital healthcare landscape, the HITRUST certification is more crucial than ever,” McQuade added. “It reflects our proactive approach to cybersecurity and data protection, ensuring that we’re not just meeting current standards, but are prepared for future challenges in information security.”

Swisslog Healthcare’s achievement of HITRUST certification extends across its suite of solutions, including transport and pharmacy automation, value-added services, and intelligent software. This comprehensive approach to security enhances the company’s ability to assist healthcare providers in treating patients across the continuum of care with greater accuracy and efficiency.

What is HITRUST certification?
HITRUST certification validates that technology systems meet demanding regulatory compliance and industry requirements for managing risk. Swisslog Healthcare achieved the HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year certification, placing the company in an elite group worldwide. The program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through comprehensive security controls.

Why is HITRUST certification important for healthcare?
HITRUST certification provides healthcare partners with confidence that their critical information receives protection to the most rigorous industry standards. Jennie McQuade, Global Chief Legal Counsel & Privacy Officer at Swisslog Healthcare, said the certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to protecting sensitive data. Healthcare organizations need this level of security assurance for patient data protection.

How does HITRUST help with cybersecurity?
HITRUST provides organizations with a comprehensive framework of security controls to address data protection challenges. The program incorporates federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks using a risk-based approach. Swisslog Healthcare uses this framework to maintain rigorous security standards across its technology systems.

What makes HITRUST certification elite?
HITRUST certification requires organizations to meet comprehensive control requirements, undergo depth of review, and maintain consistency of oversight. Swisslog Healthcare joined an elite group of organizations worldwide that earned this certification. The rigorous standards make HITRUST one of the most demanding security certifications available.

What systems does HITRUST certification cover?
HITRUST certification covers Swisslog Healthcare’s in-scope technology systems and platforms that meet regulatory compliance requirements. The certification extends across transport and pharmacy automation, value-added services, and intelligent software. This comprehensive coverage ensures all customer-facing systems maintain the highest security standards.

How long is HITRUST certification valid?
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year certification remains valid for two years from the date of achievement. Swisslog Healthcare announced this certification on August 26, 2025. The company must maintain rigorous security standards throughout the certification period.

How does HITRUST certification benefit customers?
HITRUST certification gives Swisslog Healthcare’s healthcare partners confidence that their critical information receives protection to industry’s most rigorous standards. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to protecting sensitive data and maintaining the highest level of information security. Healthcare organizations can trust that their data remains secure with certified partners.

Why is data protection important in healthcare?
Healthcare organizations face rapidly evolving digital security challenges that require proactive cybersecurity measures. Jennie McQuade of Swisslog Healthcare said the HITRUST certification reflects their proactive approach to data protection. Healthcare data protection ensures patient information remains secure and organizations stay prepared for future security challenges.