HITRUST does not determine scope in disputes between clients and assessors.

The organization (subscriber) ultimately owns responsibility for defining and attesting to the assessment scope.

The External Assessor is responsible for verifying that the defined scope is reasonable, complete, and appropriate.

HITRUST only reviews submitted assessments for quality assurance but does not directly arbitrate scope disagreements.

Extract Reference (HITRUST CSF Assurance Program, CCSFP Guidance [0027]):

Subscribers determine scope; External Assessors validate scope appropriateness. HITRUST does not dictate or resolve scope disputes.