Key Capabilities / Features

ClearAdvantage is led by dedicated program leader who understand the intricacies of security, cyber risk management, and compliance in a small hospital environment. The program includes:

Experienced Leadership
An experienced vCISO or vCPO helps develop and execute a cybersecurity and compliance strategy, incorporating industry best practices.

On-Demand Expertise
Easy access to subject matter experts and managed security services from Clearwater’s 24/7 Security Operations Center.

Industry-Leading Software
Work smarter with Clearwater’s IRM|Pro® software platform. Modules built to power specific deliverables of an effective cyber risk management program make the most of available resources, drive better collaboration, and make it easy to demonstrate compliance.

Recognized Regulatory Framework
ClearAdvantage for regional and critical access hospitals is built on the 405(d) HICP framework. We help clients select the right set of sub-practices based on the 405(d) guidelines for small or medium hospitals and be ready to demonstrate their use of these recognized security practices

Achieve Cost Savings
Our cost-effective approach averages 2-4x ROI over traditional cybersecurity and compliance programs.

Leverage Resources
Federal support and free tools are helpful, but regional and critical access hospitals need the expertise and resources to take full advantage. We help clients leverage these resources to advance their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organization.

How we are different

Most vendors offer point solutions that are often not healthcare specific or narrow programs that leave gaps, pose integration challenges, increase costs, and expose hospitals to unnecessary risk
To achieve true cybersecurity resilience, a holistic approach is needed—one that includes third-party expertise and ongoing support.

Clearwater's ClearAdvantage Program for Regional and Critical Access Hospitals addresses three key needs:

1. Reasonable and appropriate to the hospital's unique environment
2. Aligned with industry standards
3. Far less expensive than the hospital attempting to build and maintain a best-in-class cybersecurity program itself

The pace and intensity of the ClearAdvantage program is balanced with other initiatives within the client's organization, the organization’s tolerance for change, and the timing of compliance and strategic objectives.

The order or priority of activities can flex depending on compliance, contractual or other requirements as well as risk to the organization.

The strategic goals and objectives of the organization may change over time, and the Clearwater team seeks to understand those changes and align the program accordingly.

Clearwater's unique approach to serving the cybersecurity needs of regional and critical access hospitals earned the company recognition from the publication Modern Healthcare as the "Best in Business" for cybersecurity in December 2024. Feedback from clients such as this affirms Clearwater's leadership position:

"One thing that makes Clearwater different from other firms is their deep experience in healthcare. Also, we have had such a long-term relationship with Clearwater that we have access to their top people. They understand the type of care we provide, and they have the resources to personally know our business. They spend enough time intimately with our security and compliance teams that they truly understand our needs, desires, and challenge.​"