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

Validates that FHAS meets the most rigorous, proactive cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management standards

WILKES-BARRE, PA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Federal Hearings and Appeals Services, LLC (FHAS), a nationally recognized provider of independent medical review, utilization management, appeals, and dispute resolution services, today announced it has earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.

The HITRUST e1 Certification demonstrates that FHAS 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.

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.

“Our stakeholders expect credible, validated assurance of our ongoing commitment to protecting data, managing risk and maintaining the trust of those we serve,” said James Bobeck, Esq., CEO, FHAS.

Gregory Webb, CEO at HITRUST noted, “Earning HITRUST Certification demonstrates FHAS’s commitment to managing information risk and protecting sensitive data through a rigorous, proven assurance process. Achieving this certification reflects FHAS’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and trust.”

About Federal Hearings & Appeals Services (FHAS)
FHAS is a nationally recognized provider of independent medical review, utilization management, payment integrity, legal adjudication, appeals management, and independent dispute resolution services. For nearly 30 years, FHAS has supported federal agencies, state Medicaid programs, commercial health plans, and healthcare organizations with accurate, timely, and evidence-based clinical and administrative determinations. FHAS holds multiple nationally recognized quality accreditations, including NCQA Utilization Management Accreditation, URAC Independent Review Organization (IRO) Accreditation, URAC Health Utilization Management (HUM) Accreditation, and the URAC Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) Designation. These independent validations reflect FHAS’s commitment to clinical quality, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and impartial decision-making. FHAS operates at the intersection of healthcare, regulation, and government oversight, advancing transparency, program integrity, and trust throughout the healthcare system. Visit: www.fhas.com

Michael Deckman
FHAS
+1 570-779-5122
deckmanmi@fhas.com
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