SOC 2 for Healthcare Companies: A 2026 Guide
A complete 2026 guide to SOC 2 for healthcare companies. Learn how SOC 2 maps to HIPAA, prioritize Trust Services Criteria, and prepare for your audit.
Last updated: April 2026
AARC-360 is a specialist SOC 2 audit firm in Atlanta, GA, USA that charges $15K–$45K for Type II audits with 4–12 month timelines. Founded in 2014, they hold 6 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and 2 more. Their pricing is in the mid-range compared to the specialist average of $17.174K–$49.478K.
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certifications (tier avg: 3)
| AARC-360 | Audit Peak | Auditwerx | Consilium Labs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K | $15K–$45K |
| Type I Cost | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K | $10K–$30K |
| Timeline | 4–12 mo | 3–9 mo | 3–12 mo | 2–6 mo |
| Team Size | 10-25+ | 10–25 | 25–100 | 10–50 |
| Certifications | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2021 | 2009 | 2020 |
Small and mid-sized domestic and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance
PCAOB registered firm headquartered in Atlanta with global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia; NMSDC certified; complete 360° circle of assurance, advisory, risk, and compliance services; serves clients across all 5 main continents
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5 industries — Specialist average: 4
6 certifications — Specialist average: 3
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AARC-360 SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $10K to $30K. Type II audits range from $15K to $45K. This is in the mid-range for specialist firms — the specialist tier average is $17.174K–$49.478K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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