Key Takeaways:
- Taction Software maintains HIPAA, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HITECH, GDPR, and FISMA compliance credentials — independently verified, not self-declared.
- Every client engagement begins with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). We do not start work on healthcare projects without one.
- Our compliance posture is not a marketing checkbox — it is an operational program with annual audits, continuous monitoring, workforce training, and documented policies that govern every project we deliver.
- Healthcare clients can request compliance documentation including SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certificates, and HIPAA compliance attestation.
Why Certifications Matter for Healthcare Software
Healthcare organizations face a simple reality: if your development partner is not compliant, your software is not compliant. A HIPAA breach traced to a vendor’s negligence does not excuse the covered entity — both parties face enforcement action.
Before engaging any development partner, healthcare clients should verify independently audited security certifications (not self-assessments), willingness to execute a BAA before project kickoff (not after), documented compliance program with policies, training records, and risk assessments, and evidence of recent penetration testing and vulnerability management.
Taction provides all of this. Below is what we hold, what each certification means, and how to request documentation.
HIPAA Compliance
What it covers: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requires organizations handling protected health information (PHI) to implement technical safeguards (encryption, access controls, audit logging), administrative safeguards (risk assessments, workforce training, incident response), physical safeguards (facility security, device controls), and Business Associate Agreements with all downstream vendors.
Taction’s HIPAA program includes: Documented HIPAA compliance policies and procedures reviewed annually. Annual risk assessments following HHS/OCR methodology. Annual penetration testing by independent security firms. Workforce HIPAA security training at onboarding and annually. Incident response and breach notification procedures. BAA execution with every client and every vendor handling PHI. Continuous monitoring of systems handling ePHI (2026 Security Rule compliance).
How this protects you: When you engage Taction, our HIPAA compliance program extends to your project. We execute a BAA before work begins. Our infrastructure, processes, and team members operate under documented HIPAA safeguards throughout the engagement. See our HIPAA compliance guide for implementation details.
SOC 2 Type II
What it is: Service Organization Control 2 Type II is an independent audit conducted by a certified public accounting firm that evaluates an organization’s controls over an extended observation period (typically 6–12 months). SOC 2 covers five Trust Service Criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
What Type II means: Unlike Type I (which evaluates controls at a point in time), Type II evaluates whether controls were operating effectively over a sustained period. This is the higher standard — it demonstrates not just that controls exist, but that they work consistently.
Taction’s SOC 2 scope covers: Information security management, access control and authentication, change management and deployment, incident detection and response, data backup and availability, vendor management and third-party risk, and employee security practices.
How this protects you: A SOC 2 Type II report provides independent verification that Taction’s security controls meet or exceed industry standards — verified by auditors, not by us. Enterprise healthcare clients increasingly require SOC 2 Type II as a condition of vendor engagement.
ISO 27001
What it is: ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Certification requires implementing a comprehensive security management framework, conducting regular risk assessments, and passing an independent audit by an accredited certification body.
What certification means: An accredited auditor has verified that Taction has implemented and maintains a systematic approach to managing sensitive information — including people, processes, and technology — in accordance with international best practices.
Taction’s ISO 27001 scope covers: Information security policies and organization, asset management and classification, access control, cryptography, physical and environmental security, operations security, communications security, system acquisition and development security, supplier relationships, incident management, business continuity, and compliance.
How this protects you: ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that Taction operates an enterprise-grade information security program — not just project-level security controls. For healthcare clients operating in international markets or serving international patients, ISO 27001 is often a requirement alongside HIPAA.
HITECH Act Compliance
What it covers: The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act strengthened HIPAA enforcement, expanded breach notification requirements, and extended HIPAA obligations to business associates. HITECH introduced tiered penalty structures and mandatory breach notification to individuals, HHS, and media.
Taction’s HITECH compliance: Our breach notification procedures, penalty awareness, and business associate obligations comply with HITECH requirements. Our HIPAA compliance program is designed to meet the combined HIPAA + HITECH regulatory framework.
GDPR Compliance
What it covers: The General Data Protection Regulation governs the processing of personal data for individuals in the European Union. For healthcare organizations serving EU patients or operating in EU markets, GDPR compliance is mandatory alongside HIPAA.
Taction’s GDPR program: Data processing agreements, data subject rights management (access, rectification, erasure, portability), lawful basis documentation, data protection impact assessments, and cross-border data transfer safeguards. Relevant for clients with international patient populations or EU-based operations.
FISMA Compliance Awareness
What it covers: The Federal Information Security Management Act establishes security requirements for federal government information systems. Relevant for healthcare organizations that contract with federal agencies (VA, DoD, Indian Health Service).
Taction’s FISMA awareness: While Taction does not hold a standalone FISMA certification, our security controls align with NIST 800-53 (the framework underlying FISMA). For clients requiring FISMA-grade security, we implement the additional controls and documentation specific to federal requirements.
HL7/FHIR and SMART on FHIR Expertise
What it means: Taction’s integration team has demonstrated expertise in HL7 v2, HL7 v3, FHIR R4, CDA/C-CDA, and SMART on FHIR standards for healthcare interoperability. We maintain active developer program relationships with Epic (Open Epic / App Orchard), Oracle Health (Cerner), Allscripts, and athenahealth.
How this protects you: Integration expertise is not a certification — it is a capability verified by project delivery. Our case studies document specific integration projects including a 12-hospital EHR integration and a legacy HL7 to FHIR migration. See our healthcare integration guide for technical details.
Industry Recognition
Clutch Top Global Software Company — Recognized by Clutch.co based on verified client reviews, market presence, and service delivery quality. View our Clutch profile →
DesignRush Verified Agency — Verified by DesignRush as a qualified healthcare software development agency. View our DesignRush profile →
Request Compliance Documentation
Healthcare clients evaluating Taction as a development partner can request the following documentation:
- SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA)
- ISO 27001 certificate
- HIPAA compliance attestation
- BAA template for review
- Security policies summary
- Recent penetration test executive summary (under NDA)
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All documentation requests are handled within 48 hours. NDA-protected documents (SOC 2 report, pen test summary) require a signed mutual NDA before release.
Request Compliance Documentation Evaluating Taction for a healthcare project? Request our compliance documentation package — SOC 2 report, ISO 27001 certificate, HIPAA attestation, and BAA template — delivered within 48 hours. Request Documentation →
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The federal government does not issue HIPAA certifications. Any vendor claiming to be “HIPAA certified” is using a marketing term. HIPAA compliance is demonstrated through documented controls, risk assessments, audit evidence, and BAA execution — not a certificate. Taction demonstrates compliance through our documented program, annual audits, and willingness to share evidence under NDA.
Yes. Every healthcare engagement begins with a signed BAA. We do not access, process, or store PHI without a BAA in place. This is non-negotiable.
SOC 2 Type II is audited annually by an independent CPA firm. ISO 27001 has annual surveillance audits with a full recertification audit every 3 years. HIPAA risk assessments and penetration tests are conducted annually. Continuous monitoring runs 24/7.
Yes. Our compliance program has been updated for the 2026 rule changes including mandatory encryption (no longer addressable), mandatory MFA for all users accessing ePHI, continuous monitoring requirements, and documented patch management timelines.
Yes. SOC 2 Type II reports are shared under NDA. Request access →
