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Best SOC 2 auditors for healthcare. Or get 3 matched quotes in 48 hours.

Updated: February 1, 2026

Compare 128 SOC 2 auditors with healthcare industry experience. These firms understand HIPAA alignment, PHI scoping, BAA compliance, and the specific security requirements that healthcare buyers enforce during procurement.

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Top Healthcare Picks at a Glance

Best Overall: Prescient Security • Best Value: KirkpatrickPrice ($12K+) • Fastest: Prescient Security (3–9 mo). See full rankings →

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Why Healthcare Needs a Specialist SOC 2 Auditor

Healthcare is the most regulated vertical in SOC 2. Generic auditors miss PHI scoping nuances, HIPAA control mappings, and the specific evidence that healthcare procurement teams require. Specialist firms get this right from day one.

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HIPAA Control Overlap

SOC 2's Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy criteria map directly to HIPAA's technical safeguards, access controls, and Privacy Rule. Healthcare-focused auditors know exactly where these frameworks overlap and structure your audit to satisfy both simultaneously—reducing duplicate implementation effort by 30–50%.

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BAA Due Diligence

SOC 2 cannot replace a Business Associate Agreement—but it's the strongest evidence you can provide to support one. Healthcare auditors structure reports to address the specific controls Covered Entities review during BAA due diligence, making your SOC 2 report immediately useful in procurement conversations.

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PHI Scoping Expertise

Scoping an audit around ePHI is where costs balloon or get controlled. Healthcare specialists help you define the minimum viable boundary—covering only systems that actually touch Protected Health Information—rather than auditing your entire IT environment. This precision saves $10K–$30K in audit fees.

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Market Requirement

Healthcare procurement teams increasingly require SOC 2 Type II as a contractual prerequisite—not optional. Large health systems use SOC 2 reports to replace hundreds of custom security questionnaire items with standardized, auditor-verified evidence. Without it, your sales cycle stalls at the security checkpoint.

SOC 2 vs HIPAA: Complementary, Not Competing

Dimension HIPAA SOC 2
Purpose Legal compliance for PHI protection Operational security assurance
Scope PHI-specific (Privacy, Security, Breach) Broader (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Privacy, Processing Integrity)
Verification Self-assessed or consultant-reviewed Independent CPA auditor, third-party verified
Attestation period Point-in-time or annual internal review 3–12 month observation of operational effectiveness
Buyer requirement Mandatory for PHI handling Increasingly contractual prerequisite
Market signal Legal baseline — expected Competitive differentiator — demonstrates maturity

Bottom line: HIPAA is the legal requirement. SOC 2 is how you prove to healthcare buyers that you exceed it. The significant control overlap means pursuing SOC 2 with HIPAA-aligned criteria substantially advances both frameworks at once.

128 Healthcare-Experienced SOC 2 Auditors

Sorted by editorial rank. All firms below have audited healthcare or HealthTech organizations. For the complete auditor list across all industries, see our full rankings.

Prescient Security

New York, NY

Verified
Type 2: $20K–$75K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: First-time SOC 2 seekers using Drata/Vanta/Secureframe. B2B SaaS startups (Series A through growth stage) prioritizing speed. AI/ML companies needing SOC 2 + ISO 42001 combination. Cloud-native tech companies wanting auditors who understand modern architectures. Teams already using Slack. International SaaS requiring multi-region coverage and GDPR/ISO expertise. Companies bundling services (audit + pen testing + ISO certification)

360 Advanced

St. Petersburg, FL

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Enterprise IT Outsourcing Services, Managed Security, Customer Support, Healthcare Claims Management & Processing, and FinTech Services

A-LIGN

Tampa, FL

Verified
Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 3–12mo

Best For: Companies needing multiple compliance frameworks (SOC 2 + ISO + HITRUST + PCI) where A-SCEND's de-duplication creates efficiency. First-time SOC seekers wanting educational approach and technology-enabled audits. Fast-growing companies needing scalable audit relationships

AAFCPAs

Boston, MA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, and wealthy individuals/estates seeking SOC 2 and LADMF certification

AARC-360

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Small and mid-sized domestic and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and HIPAA compliance

Accedere

Denver, CO

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Cloud service providers and SaaS companies seeking SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO certifications with cybersecurity rigor.

Accorp Partners

Los Angeles, CA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 13–26mo

Best For: SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, e-commerce, regulated industries, enterprises to fast-growing startups

Aprio

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $22K–$75K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Southeast US companies and Atlanta tech corridor startups

Armanino LLP

San Ramon, CA

Verified
Type 2: $15K–$40K
Timeline: 3–12mo

Best For: Mid-market tech companies ($10M-$500M revenue) prioritizing speed and technology integration. Private equity-backed companies needing bundled audit, tax, and compliance services. Bay Area & West Coast startups wanting local presence and tech industry fluency. Companies expanding internationally requiring both SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27701. Organizations valuing efficiency over brand prestige alone

Type 2: $16K–$40K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: UK SMEs needing SOC 2 preparation

AssurancePoint

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 3–8mo

Best For: SaaS companies and organizations seeking first SOC 2 audits with company-specific, customized auditing rather than generic reports

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Mid-market businesses across Southeast U.S. seeking comprehensive accounting, tax, and industry-specific advisory services.

Audit Advantage Group

Ann Arbor, MI

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Tech-driven SaaS, cloud, and fintech companies needing SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits with a responsive, CPA-led team.

Audit Peak

New York, NY

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: Companies needing Big 4-quality SOC 1/2, HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, FISMA, or NIST audits at boutique prices; diversity-forward organizations

AuditVisor

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: SaaS platforms and fintech companies scaling globally with independent CPA-led SOC 2 and FedRAMP compliance.

Auditwerx

Tampa, FL

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 3–12mo

Best For: Companies needing SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, or privacy compliance wanting large-firm resources with specialized boutique attention

Baker Tilly

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $28K–$100K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Regional companies and mid-market firms seeking personalized service

Barnes Dennig

Cincinnati, OH

Verified
Type 2: $15K–$40K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: Companies that want a long-term audit relationship over a transactional, checkbox engagement — and need a firm that can start immediately and cover SOC 2 alongside ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST, or HITRUST without bringing in a second vendor.

BARR Advisory

Kansas City, MO

Type 2: $25K–$50K
Timeline: 4–9mo

Best For: Cloud-based organizations in highly regulated industries

BD Emerson

Richmond, VA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: SaaS startups and tech companies needing fast-tracked SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.

BDO Australia

Sydney

Type 2: $30K–$65K
Timeline: 5–13mo

Best For: All industries across Australia

BDO Canada

Toronto

Type 2: $28K–$55K
Timeline: 5–13mo

Best For: SMBs and mid-market Canadian organizations

BDO UK

London, UK

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and large private businesses across all sectors seeking comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services from a nationally recognized firm.

BDO USA

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $30K–$110K
Timeline: 5–13mo

Best For: International companies with US subsidiaries needing compliance

BerryDunn

Portland, ME

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market organizations in healthcare, financial services, and government sectors requiring comprehensive assurance and audit services.

BPM

Walnut Creek, CA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Multi-industry companies seeking integrated assurance, tax, and advisory services with emphasis on technology, financial services, and life sciences sectors.

BSI Group

London, UK

Type 2: $60K–$200K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Global enterprises needing SOC 1/2/3, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, or DORA compliance from an internationally recognized, independent assurance provider

Canadian Cyber

Toronto

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 3–12mo

Best For: EdTech companies, AI startups, SaaS providers seeking end-to-end SOC 2 readiness consulting with implementation support

Type 2: $25K–$55K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Southeast US companies and government contractors

CAS Assurance

Miramar, FL

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Small to mid-sized SaaS and tech companies seeking SOC 2 compliance and cybersecurity audit readiness.

Verified
Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 4–9mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise companies, organizations requiring multiple locations/subsidiaries, companies needing Big Four quality without Big Four pricing

CertPro

USA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Multi-sector technology and SaaS companies requiring structured SOC 2 Type I/II audits with transparent, evidence-based approach

Cherry Bekaert

Richmond, VA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Middle-market businesses seeking comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services from a nationally ranked CPA firm.

Citrin Cooperman

New York, NY

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Middle-market and PE-backed companies in financial services, healthcare, real estate, and entertainment seeking comprehensive audit and advisory services.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

Minneapolis, MN

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Private and public companies across all industries seeking integrated audit, tax, consulting, and wealth advisory services.

Clark Nuber

Bellevue, WA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Mid-market and nonprofit organizations requiring comprehensive accounting, audit, and assurance services.

Coalfire

Denver, CO

Type 2: $28K–$90K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Companies pursuing multiple compliance frameworks (SOC 2 + FedRAMP + HITRUST)

CompliancePoint

Duluth, GA

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 4–8mo

Best For: SaaS companies, cloud providers, data centers, healthcare organizations, and IT security companies

Control Logics

Tampa, FL

Verified
Type 2: $25K–$55K
Timeline: 3–7mo

Best For: Organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia; companies needing SOC readiness assessments before full audit

ControlCase

Fairfax, VA

Type 2: $35K–$120K
Timeline: 4–18mo

Best For: Enterprises needing compliance across 60+ frameworks through a single consolidated audit; organizations managing multiple annual compliance programs

Copeland Buhl

Wayzata, MN

Type 2: $25K–$60K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Companies needing SOC 1/2/3 and HITRUST mapping from a full-service CPA firm offering integrated tax, advisory, and compliance services

Crowe Global

Global

Type 2: $25K–$58K
Timeline: 5–13mo

Best For: International businesses with multi-country operations

Crowe LLP

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 4–9mo

Best For: Healthcare and financial services companies needing data analytics

Crowe MacKay LLP

Vancouver

Type 2: $25K–$50K
Timeline: 4–11mo

Best For: Western Canadian companies

CyberCrest

Encinitas, CA

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Organizations prioritizing hands-on remediation support and rapid compliance certification across multiple frameworks.

CyberGuard Advantage

Las Vegas, NV

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Fast-growing SaaS and fintech companies seeking specialist SOC 2 and cybersecurity audit expertise.

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: Fast-growing SaaS companies needing efficient SOC 2 via Drata automation; businesses wanting small-firm attention with broad tax and advisory services

Dantia

Melbourne

Type 2: $25K–$55K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Companies with complex security needs

Decrypt Compliance

San Jose, CA

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 4–8mo

Best For: High-growth B2B SaaS companies

Deloitte

New York, NY

Verified
Type 2: $60K–$400K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Large enterprises and public companies with complex environments

Deloitte Canada

Toronto

Verified
Type 2: $45K–$140K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Large Canadian organizations

Type 2: $75K–$200K
Timeline: 8–16mo

Best For: Large enterprises and multinational organizations requiring Big Four audit credentials and global compliance reach.

Doeren Mayhew

Troy, MI

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Credit unions and financial institutions, mid-market professional services firms, and construction companies seeking comprehensive assurance and advisory services.

Type 2: $50K–$150K
Timeline: 4–16mo

Best For: Technology-driven companies, SaaS platforms, cloud services, FinTech, HealthTech, IT service providers, and organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks seeking consolidated audits

eDelta Consulting

New York, NY

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Highly regulated and technology-focused organizations seeking Big Four-caliber SOC 2 audits with boutique-level partnership and strategic guidance

Eide Bailly

Fargo, ND

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and rapidly growing companies across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and government.

EisnerAmper

New York, NY

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Large enterprises and public companies requiring comprehensive audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services across diverse industries.

Elliott Davis

Columbia, SC

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and enterprise organizations across Financial Services, Healthcare, and Technology requiring comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services.

EY (Ernst & Young)

New York, NY

Verified
Type 2: $68K–$430K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: High-growth tech companies preparing for IPO

EY Canada

Toronto

Verified
Type 2: $45K–$140K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Multinational corporations with Canadian operations

Ferro Technics

Toronto

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 12–26mo

Best For: Organizations seeking comprehensive SOC 2 Type I and II compliance with hands-on implementation support

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Startups and established service providers requiring comprehensive SOC 2 Type I and Type II certification

Fortreum

Lansdowne, VA

Type 2: $25K–$80K
Timeline: 4–18mo

Best For: Cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP combined with SOC 2; DoD contractors needing CMMC; organizations consolidating multiple annual compliance programs

Forvis Mazars

New York, NY

Type 2: $25K–$55K
Timeline: 5–12mo

Best For: Global mid-market companies

Frank, Rimerman + Co.

Palo Alto, CA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Silicon Valley startups, VC-backed companies, and tech firms needing SOC and ISO 27001 on AWS, GCP, Azure, or Salesforce; companies wanting both SOC and ISO from one ANAB-accredited firm

Frazier & Deeter

Atlanta, GA

Verified
Type 2: $25K–$75K
Timeline: 4–14mo

Best For: Middle-market companies needing consolidated compliance across multiple frameworks — SOC 2 + PCI + HIPAA + HITRUST, or CMMC + FedRAMP + ISO — under a single engagement team. Companies handling sensitive data facing multi-standard audit burdens who want one firm to streamline and de-duplicate evidence collection. Government contractors requiring CMMC/FedRAMP readiness alongside SOC 2. Healthcare and higher-education organizations pursuing HITRUST certification (FD's HITRUST practice leader has managed 300+ assessments). Companies with international operations needing dual AICPA/ISAE reporting. Growth companies that value a firm investing aggressively in scale, talent and technology.

Grant Thornton

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $32K–$115K
Timeline: 5–14mo

Best For: PE-backed companies and middle market firms with growth plans

Grassi

New York, NY

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and large private companies across construction, healthcare, and financial services seeking industry-specialized, full-service CPA guidance.

Hancock Askew

Savannah, GA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and enterprise organizations across diverse industries seeking integrated assurance, tax, and advisory services.

Holbrook & Manter

Columbus, OH

Type 2: $20K–$55K
Timeline: 4–8mo

Best For: Manufacturers, healthcare practices, and family-owned businesses in Ohio seeking responsive CPAs with deep industry expertise.

Type 2: $50K–$150K
Timeline: 8–16mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise organizations across regulated industries seeking comprehensive SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and CMMC compliance

Keiter

Glen Allen, VA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Mid-sized private companies across construction, real estate, and professional services seeking Big 4 quality with local partnership.

KirkpatrickPrice

Nashville, TN

Verified
Type 2: $12K–$45K
Timeline: 3–8mo

Best For: Small-to-mid-sized organizations ($5M-$100M revenue) without enterprise budgets. First-time SOC seekers wanting bundled pricing transparency ($30K Year 1 package: Gap + Type I + Type II, then $25K annual renewals). MSPs and IT service providers. Healthcare organizations needing HITRUST + HIPAA. Budget-conscious buyers valuing long-term partnership over transactional audits

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise businesses seeking comprehensive assurance and advisory services across multiple industries.

KPMG

New York, NY

Verified
Type 2: $65K–$420K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Regulated industries and companies with international operations

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

Indianapolis, IN

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise clients across healthcare, technology, and financial services seeking audit and advisory from a large, employee-owned national firm.

Larson & Company

Salt Lake City, UT

Type 2: $25K–$75K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Companies across North America needing SOC 1/2/3 with a nationally ranked firm; insurance sector and other regulated industries

Lazarus Alliance

Scottsdale, AZ

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: Government contractors and cloud service providers needing specialized FedRAMP, CMMC, and SOC 2 compliance audits with expert advisory.

LBMC

Nashville, TN

Type 2: $20K–$60K
Timeline: 26–52mo

Best For: Organizations storing, processing, or transmitting customer data; SaaS and cloud service providers

Type 2: $25K–$48K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: BC and Western tech companies

Mauldin & Jenkins

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market companies and nonprofits across the Southeast seeking comprehensive assurance and tax services.

Mazars UK

London

Type 2: $20K–$45K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: UK companies seeking efficient compliance

McKonly & Asbury

Pennsylvania

Type 2: $50K–$150K
Timeline: 8–16mo

Best For: SaaS providers, cloud service platforms, data hosting companies, healthcare organizations, and internationally-based companies operating in the US

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 2–8mo

Best For: Small and mid-sized organizations in Canada and internationally needing Big 4-quality SOC 1/2/3 and ISO 27001/27701 at competitive prices

Moore Colson

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: SOC 2 compliance

Moss Adams

Seattle, WA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market companies across all 50 states seeking deep industry expertise paired with multi-service advisory.

NDB

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Tech startups and established companies seeking fixed-fee SOC 2 and compliance audits with GRC automation support.

Nucleus Networks

Vancouver

Type 2: $20K–$60K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Small and medium sized businesses in Canada

Oread Risk & Advisory

Kansas City, KS

Verified
Type 2: $20K–$50K
Timeline: 3–8mo

Best For: Service organizations throughout US, companies seeking long-term compliance partnerships, organizations using Tentacle platform

PBMares

Newport News, VA

Type 2: $20K–$55K
Timeline: 4–8mo

Best For: Mid-market SaaS, consulting, and government contractors seeking hands-on SOC 2 guidance with deep industry expertise.

Pease Bell CPAs

Cleveland, OH

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Growing companies wanting a consultative SOC 2 partner that educates throughout the process; organizations also needing tax, M&A diligence, or outsourced CFO services

PKF O'Connor Davies

New York, NY

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise companies across multiple industries seeking comprehensive SOC 2 and cybersecurity compliance services.

Plante Moran

Southfield, MI

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Large enterprises across multiple industries requiring comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services.

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Large enterprises and complex organizations requiring full-service accounting, audit, tax, and advisory support.

Prager Metis

New York, NY

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Multinational enterprises and public companies seeking comprehensive audit and assurance services

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 12–24mo

Best For: SaaS companies, FinTech platforms, cloud providers, and healthcare organizations seeking customized SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 certification

Verified
Type 2: $70K–$450K
Timeline: 6–20mo

Best For: IPO-track companies and Fortune 500 enterprises

PwC Australia

Sydney

Verified
Type 2: $50K–$160K
Timeline: 6–18mo

Best For: Australian enterprises and government

Rehmann

Troy, MI

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to large organizations across financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing seeking experienced multi-service audit and advisory partners.

Render Compliance

Seattle, WA

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 4–8mo

Best For: B2B SaaS companies

RSI Security

San Diego, CA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Organizations seeking end-to-end SOC 2 support from readiness assessment through ongoing Type I/Type II compliance with hands-on consulting approach

RSM Australia

Melbourne

Type 2: $30K–$70K
Timeline: 5–14mo

Best For: Australian mid-market companies

RSM Canada

Toronto

Type 2: $28K–$60K
Timeline: 5–14mo

Best For: Canadian middle market companies

RSM US

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $30K–$120K
Timeline: 5–14mo

Best For: Middle-market companies ($50M-$500M revenue) seeking Big Four quality at lower cost

RubinBrown

Chicago, IL

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and enterprise companies across healthcare, financial services, and technology seeking comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting.

Type 2: $20K–$60K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Regulated industries in New England seeking SOC 2 compliance with integrated IT infrastructure support

SAV Associates

Toronto, ON

Type 2: $15K–$45K
Timeline: 3–10mo

Best For: Canadian and international companies needing SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, AML, or blockchain compliance from a dual CPA firm and ISO Certification Body

SC&H Group

Hunt Valley, MD

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Large enterprises and mid-market companies needing comprehensive SOC 2 audits with deep industry-specific expertise across multiple sectors.

Schellman

Tampa, FL

Verified
Type 2: $20K–$100K
Timeline: 3–12mo

Best For: Defense contractors needing CMMC + FedRAMP, federal agencies requiring top-tier FedRAMP 3PAO, classified systems operators (ONLY auditor with DoD Facility Security Clearance), healthcare organizations needing HITRUST + SOC 2 bundles, companies wanting Top 50 CPA brand with multi-framework expertise

Schneider Downs

Pittsburgh, PA

Type 2: $26K–$88K
Timeline: 4–11mo

Best For: Mid-Atlantic and Rust Belt companies with manufacturing components

Sentry Assurance

Cleveland, OH

Type 2: $15K–$40K
Timeline: 2–8mo

Best For: Companies wanting Big 4-quality SOC 1/2, HIPAA, and privacy assessments with 70% less client fieldwork effort and minimal business disruption

Siege Cyber

Brisbane

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 3–9mo

Best For: Australian businesses and MSPs needing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification with guaranteed audit pass

SingerLewak

Los Angeles, CA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Multi-industry organizations seeking comprehensive audit, tax, and advisory services with expertise across technology, healthcare, and financial services.

Smith + Howard

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market and enterprise SaaS companies needing comprehensive SOC 2 compliance with ongoing advisory support.

Type 2: $15K–$50K
Timeline: 1–8mo

Best For: Financial institutions, MSPs, and healthcare providers needing rapid SOC 2 audits

Tevora

Irvine, CA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Organizations requiring expert compliance and cybersecurity services across multiple frameworks with executive CISO-level support

The Pun Group

Santa Ana, CA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Government agencies and nonprofits requiring comprehensive compliance audits in the Western US.

Thoropass

New York, NY

Type 2: $25K–$70K
Timeline: 4–10mo

Best For: SaaS startups seeking expert-led SOC 2 compliance with AI-powered automation and minimal friction.

TrustNet

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Mid-to-large enterprises and SaaS platforms needing SOC 2, PCI, ISO 27001 audits with integrated managed security.

VISTA InfoSec

New York, NY

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: SaaS and FinTech companies seeking fast-track SOC 2 certification with guaranteed timelines and enterprise-grade controls.

Warren Averett

Birmingham, AL

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise companies across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and financial services in the Southeast seeking integrated audit and attestation services.

Weaver

Houston, TX

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to large enterprises needing comprehensive audit and tax services across multiple industries with a focus on energy, financial services, and healthcare.

Windham Brannon

Atlanta, GA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 4–12mo

Best For: Fortune 1000 and middle-market companies needing integrated cybersecurity, internal audit, SOC, and risk advisory; multi-industry organizations serving clients in 75+ countries

Wipfli

Milwaukee, WI

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Growing middle-market organizations seeking integrated CPA, audit, and advisory services with deep industry-specific expertise.

Withum

Princeton, NJ

Type 2: $25K–$85K
Timeline: 4–11mo

Best For: Emerging industries like cannabis and crypto needing specialized expertise

Wolf & Company

Boston, MA

Type 2: $40K–$100K
Timeline: 6–14mo

Best For: Mid-market to enterprise organizations in regulated industries requiring senior-led audit expertise and industry-specific guidance.

YHB CPAs & Consultants

Richmond, VA

Type 2: $30K–$80K
Timeline: 6–12mo

Best For: Mid-market financial institutions and professional services firms needing SOC 2 and IT audit expertise.

Zero Day CPA

Detroit, MI

Verified
Type 2: $18K–$45K
Timeline: 3–6mo

Best For: Small to mid-sized companies, organizations needing flexible audit approach, companies requiring both SOC 2 and HIPAA

Leveraging HIPAA + SOC 2 Control Overlap

Where the Frameworks Align

SOC 2's Security criterion covers encryption, access controls, MFA, and audit logging—all of which HIPAA's technical safeguards require. The Confidentiality criterion addresses PHI protection directly, and the Privacy criterion overlaps substantially with HIPAA's Privacy Rule on minimum necessary use and patient rights.

A healthcare-focused auditor structures evidence collection to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously. Controls implemented for SOC 2 Security—role-based access, encrypted data stores, incident response— directly advance your HIPAA compliance posture without separate implementation work.

When to Consider HITRUST

SOC 2 is the right starting point for most healthcare vendors. But if your enterprise clients are large health systems or insurance payers with stringent vendor requirements, HITRUST certification may become necessary. HITRUST integrates HIPAA, NIST, and ISO into a single healthcare-specific framework with prescriptive controls and a maturity scorecard.

The strategic path: start with SOC 2 to establish operational maturity and serve a broad client base, then pursue HITRUST certification as enterprise demand increases. Many auditors on this list handle both.

Healthcare SOC 2 Cost Context

$40–100K
SOC 2 Type II (total)
6–12 mo
Initial Certification
$100K+
HITRUST (if required)
15–20%
Annual Surveillance

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need both HIPAA compliance and SOC 2 certification?

Yes—HIPAA compliance is a legal requirement if you handle PHI as a Covered Entity or Business Associate, while SOC 2 is a competitive differentiator that demonstrates operational security maturity beyond the legal baseline. The two frameworks overlap significantly: SOC 2's Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy criteria map directly to HIPAA's technical safeguards, access controls, and Privacy Rule requirements. Implementing one substantially advances the other, reducing duplicate effort. SOC 2 Type II is particularly valuable for demonstrating 'reasonable and appropriate' Business Associate oversight—a top source of OCR civil monetary penalties—making it a risk management asset, not just a checkbox.

Can SOC 2 certification replace our Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

No—a BAA is a federal legal contract mandated by HIPAA statute and cannot be replaced by any security certification. BAAs enforce shared legal responsibilities: permitted PHI uses, required safeguards, and breach reporting obligations to the Covered Entity. Without a signed BAA, organizations cannot legally share PHI regardless of certifications held. SOC 2 reports serve as powerful supporting evidence for BAA due diligence—they demonstrate that controls protecting PHI operate effectively—but the legal agreement itself remains mandatory. In OCR audits, having both a current BAA and a SOC 2 Type II report significantly strengthens your compliance posture.

What PHI protections must be in scope for our healthcare SOC 2 audit?

Healthcare SOC 2 audits must address the Confidentiality and Privacy trust service criteria with controls specific to ePHI. Under Confidentiality, auditors evaluate encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access controls, and workforce training on PHI definitions and permissible uses. The Privacy criterion requires tracking the complete PHI data journey—from creation through disposal—including patient access and correction rights, disclosure controls, and breach accounting. To manage costs, scope your audit to the specific systems that actually process PHI rather than your entire IT environment. Healthcare-focused auditors help define this boundary precisely, which is one reason specialist firms are worth the premium.

Why do healthcare buyers require SOC 2 when we're already HIPAA compliant?

HIPAA compliance is the legal floor; SOC 2 is how vendors prove they exceed it. Healthcare procurement teams require SOC 2 Type II because it provides independent CPA auditor verification of controls operating effectively over 3–12 months—something HIPAA self-attestation or consultant assessments don't offer. Inadequate Business Associate management is a top source of OCR penalties, so SOC 2 reports help Covered Entities demonstrate reasonable third-party oversight. For large health systems, SOC 2 replaces hundreds of custom security questionnaire questions with standardized, auditor-verified evidence, streamlining procurement. It's increasingly a contractual prerequisite, not an optional differentiator.

How long does SOC 2 Type II certification take for healthcare companies, and what does it cost?

Healthcare organizations should budget 6–12 months for initial SOC 2 Type II certification: 2–6 weeks for readiness assessment and scoping, 1–3 months for control implementation, a 3–6 month observation period (most healthcare organizations choose 6 months), and 1–2 months for the audit and report. Total costs typically range from $40K–$100K including implementation and audit fees. Organizations with existing HIPAA compliance programs can leverage overlapping controls to shorten preparation and reduce costs. Annual surveillance audits run roughly 15–20% of initial certification cost. If your enterprise clients require HITRUST instead of or in addition to SOC 2, budget $100K+ for that assessment separately.

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