Nov 30 2010
Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), a well-being improvement company, announced today that it has obtained ISO 27001:2005 certification, the highest internationally-accepted standard for Information Security Management Systems. The certification pertains to all processes and infrastructure of the Healthways Embrace™ platform, including data collection, processing, hosting, review and production.
“Achieving ISO 27001:2005 certification for the Embrace platform underscores our commitment to best security practices and the integrity of innovation capabilities.”
"Embrace allows Healthways to deliver total population health solutions at unparalleled scale, improving the physical, social and emotional well-being of more than 38 million members around the globe," said Healthways Chief Information Officer, Scott Blanchette. "Achieving ISO 27001:2005 certification for the Embrace platform underscores our commitment to best security practices and the integrity of innovation capabilities."
ISO 27001:2005 certification demonstrates and ensures best security practices and a managed approach to business information protection including risk, governance and compliance. It combines risk analysis and risk treatment and is backed up by eleven control domains including: information security policy, security organization, asset management, human resources security, physical and environmental security, communication and operational management, access controls, system acquisition, development and deployment, information security incident management, business continuity planning and compliance.
Providing a central home for population health data with an unprecedented level of integration through the Embrace platform, Healthways delivers science-based, highly engaging behavior change solutions with personalized support in a clearly differentiated way.