Commence™ Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification for Platform, Reinforcing Trust in Healthcare Data Systems

Independent certification confirms rigorous safeguards protecting sensitive healthcare data across critical health programs.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Commence announced that the platform supporting its data-centered healthcare solutions has earned HITRUST r2 Certification, a widely recognized benchmark for strong cybersecurity and information protection practices.

The certification applies to the DX Engage Platform hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and operating across AWS environments (US-East-1 and US-West-1), supported by operations at Commence headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

At Commence, secure data systems are foundational to advancing better health outcomes. Through data-centered healthcare solutions that combine clinical expertise, innovative technology, and real-world data, Commence helps organizations operate more efficiently, strengthen program integrity, and deliver better care to the people they serve.

The HITRUST r2 Certification confirms that the platform meets some of the most rigorous security and risk management standards in the industry, ensuring sensitive healthcare data is protected and handled with care.

For the organizations that rely on these systems, that protection supports something bigger: trusted data that powers better decisions, stronger programs, and better health outcomes.

The certification is built on the HITRUST Assurance Program, which combines independent third-party testing with continuous validation against emerging cybersecurity threats. This process helps ensure the platform stays aligned with evolving security expectations and widely recognized frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and OWASP.

“Healthcare and government programs depend on data systems that people can trust,” said Chandler Pitcher, Chief Information Officer at Commence. “Achieving HITRUST r2 Certification for our platform reflects the work our teams do every day to protect sensitive information while building technology that helps organizations operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes.”

“Earning HITRUST Certification demonstrates Commence’s commitment to managing information risk and protecting sensitive data through a rigorous, proven assurance process,” said Gregory Webb, CEO of HITRUST. “This achievement reflects the organization’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and trust.”

About Commence

Commence creates data-centered healthcare solutions that deliver measurable outcomes across federal, state, and commercial markets. By combining clinical expertise, innovative technology, and real-world data, Commence helps agencies and providers streamline operations, improve care quality, and reduce risk across complex health programs.

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Commence supports over 200 clients nationwide and serves 60% of the Medicare population. Whether accelerating reviews, reducing costs, or transforming workflows, Commence empowers health organizations to perform beyond the scope with clarity and compassion.

Commence. Greater Data for the Greater Good.

Learn more at commence.ai.