Skip the 6-12 month certification process. Launch your healthcare app on SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure with annual third-party audits.
SOC 2 Type II certification takes 6-12 months and costs $50K-$150K when done from scratch. BeyondRxAid's infrastructure is already SOC 2 Type II certified with annual audits, so apps built on our platform inherit this certification immediately.
SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a security framework developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). It evaluates how organizations manage customer data based on five "Trust Service Criteria."
For healthcare applications, SOC 2 certification is typically required by enterprise clients—hospitals, health systems, and insurance companies won't work with vendors who lack this certification.
| Aspect | Type I | Type II |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Period | Point in time | 6-12 months |
| What It Proves | Controls are designed | Controls are effective |
| Enterprise Acceptance | Limited | Industry standard |
| Audit Rigor | Design review only | Operational testing |
Bottom line: Enterprise healthcare clients require Type II. Type I is sometimes accepted as a stepping stone but isn't sufficient long-term.
Protection against unauthorized access through firewalls, intrusion detection, and multi-factor authentication.
System uptime, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring to ensure services remain accessible.
Systems process data accurately, completely, and in a timely manner as authorized.
Protection of information designated as confidential through encryption and access controls.
Personal information is collected, used, retained, and disclosed in accordance with privacy commitments.
BeyondRxAid's infrastructure is certified across all five criteria—security is required, and we include all optional criteria because healthcare demands comprehensive protection.
Gap analysis, control mapping, documentation review. Identify what controls are missing and create remediation plan.
Implement missing controls, update policies, configure monitoring, train staff. This is where most time and money goes.
Controls must be operational for 6+ months before Type II audit. Auditors test that controls work consistently over time.
Third-party auditor tests controls, reviews evidence, issues final SOC 2 report. Annual re-certification required.
BeyondRxAid has already completed this process. Our infrastructure has been SOC 2 Type II certified for 3+ years with clean audit reports. Apps built on our platform inherit this certification from day one—no waiting, no separate audit costs.
| Component | Initial Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness Assessment | $10K - $30K | — |
| Gap Remediation | $20K - $50K | — |
| Policy Documentation | $5K - $15K | $2K - $5K |
| Security Tools | $10K - $30K | $10K - $30K |
| Type II Audit | $30K - $70K | $30K - $50K |
| Total | $75K - $195K | $42K - $85K |
Healthcare organizations face intense regulatory scrutiny. Before allowing any vendor to access patient data, they need assurance that:
Without SOC 2 Type II certification, you cannot sell to hospitals, health systems, or enterprise health plans—it's a prerequisite for procurement.
Skip the 6-12 month certification journey. BeyondRxAid's SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure lets you close enterprise deals from day one.
Schedule Free Consultation →What is SOC 2 Type II certification?
SOC 2 Type II is a security certification that verifies an organization's controls for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy over a period of time (typically 6-12 months). Unlike Type I (point-in-time), Type II demonstrates sustained operational effectiveness of security controls.
Why do healthcare apps need SOC 2 certification?
Enterprise healthcare clients require SOC 2 certification before allowing apps to handle their data. It demonstrates that security controls are not just designed but operationally effective over time. Without SOC 2, you cannot work with hospitals, health systems, or enterprise health plans.
How long does SOC 2 certification take?
Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification from scratch takes 6-12 months: 2-3 months for readiness assessment and gap remediation, 6-12 months observation period for Type II, then 1-2 months for audit completion. With BeyondRxAid's pre-certified infrastructure, you launch on certified systems immediately.
What are the SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria?
SOC 2 evaluates five Trust Service Criteria: Security (required) - protection against unauthorized access; Availability - system uptime and performance; Processing Integrity - accurate and complete processing; Confidentiality - protection of confidential information; Privacy - personal information handling per privacy notices.
How much does SOC 2 certification cost?
Initial SOC 2 certification costs $50K-$150K including readiness assessment ($10K-$30K), remediation ($20K-$50K), and audit ($30K-$70K). Annual re-certification costs $30K-$50K. BeyondRxAid's infrastructure is already certified, eliminating these costs for clients building on our platform.