FCS Achieves HITRUST i1 Certification to Manage Data Protection and Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats

HITRUST certification validates FCS is operating leading security practices to protect sensitive information.

Fort Myers, Fla., October 8, 2025 – Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS), a leading community oncology practice in Florida with nearly 100 locations, today announced that its Rx To Go pharmacy platforms and facility, as well as its Amazon Web Services, Centersquare Tampa Data Center and Google Cloud Platform GCP facilities have all earned certified status by HITRUST for information security.

HITRUST i1 Certification demonstrates that the practice’s platforms and facilities are leveraging a set of curated controls to protect against current and emerging threats. The HITRUST i1 Validated Assessment and Certification helps organizations address cybersecurity challenges and remain cyber resilient over time.

“HITRUST i1 Certification gives our internal stakeholders confidence we are following leading security practices,” said FCS Chief Technology Officer Trevor Heritage, PhD. “Practicing strong cybersecurity is critical to minimize information security risk and protect our organization and partners. The certification demonstrates our commitment to high standards for cybersecurity and data protection.”

“The HITRUST i1 Validated Assessment is an important benchmark for cyber-aware organizations such as FCS,” said Ryan Patrick, VP of Adoption at HITRUST. “Earning HITRUST i1 Certification reflects not only the effective implementation of information security controls, but also the organization’s commitment to maintaining operational maturity across its cybersecurity program. We congratulate FCS on this significant achievement.”