SOC 2 for healthtech
HIPAA is law when you handle PHI. SOC 2 is voluntary, but enterprise healthcare buyers often ask for it first.
What the sources say
- HIPAA is legally required when you create, receive, maintain or transmit PHI as a covered entity or business associate; SOC 2 is not legally required. [source]
- HIPAA Security Rule sets administrative, physical and technical safeguards for ePHI. [source]
- Enterprise healthcare procurement commonly asks for SOC 2 before HIPAA comes up; HITRUST appears when a specific health system or payer requires it. [source]
Platforms that list HIPAA
| Platform | Published frameworks |
|---|---|
| Vanta | 35+ frameworks incl. SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, HITRUST, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, plus customsource |
| Drata | 30+ pre-built frameworks plus custom; Foundation plan: 1 pre-mapped framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, HIPAA or GDPR)source |
| Secureframe | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CMMC 2.0, SOX ITGC, CIS and more; 1 framework in Fundamentals/Complete (more as add-ons)source |
| Thoropass | SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF 2.0, CMMC Level 1, GDPR, Cyber Essentials and moresource |
| Delve | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, FedRAMP, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMFsource |
Based on each vendor's cited framework page. A platform missing here may still support HIPAA, so ask the vendor.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a healthtech startup need SOC 2 or HIPAA?
If you handle PHI, HIPAA applies by law. SOC 2 is commonly requested by enterprise healthcare buyers. Many healthtech companies end up with both.
Does SOC 2 make you HIPAA compliant?
No. A SOC 2 report does not on its own establish HIPAA compliance, though the control sets overlap (access control, encryption, incident response).
Which compliance platforms list HIPAA?
Among platforms we track, published framework lists mentioning HIPAA: Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Thoropass, Delve. Others may support it without listing it on the pages we cite.
Last verified 2026-10-16. Not legal advice.