SOC 2 for Healthcare Companies: A 2026 Guide
A complete 2026 guide to SOC 2 for healthcare companies. Learn how SOC 2 maps to HIPAA, prioritize Trust Services Criteria, and prepare for your audit.
By Peter Korpak · Reviewed against our methodology · Last updated
Drummond Group is a national SOC 2 audit firm in USA, USA that charges $50K–$150K for Type II audits with 4–16 month timelines. Founded in 1999, they hold 7 accreditations and specialize in Healthcare, Health IT, Financial Services, and 8 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the national average of $40.263K–$106.842K.
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of National firms charge more for Type II
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certifications (tier avg: 3)
Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the national tier.
| Drummond Group | IS Partners | McKonly & Asbury | PYA | ControlCase | CBIZ (formerly Marcum LLP) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type II Cost | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $50K–$150K | $35K–$120K | $40K–$100K |
| Type I Cost | $35K–$100K | $35K–$100K | $35K–$100K | $35K–$100K | $20K–$80K | $25K–$50K |
| Timeline | 4–16 mo | 8–16 mo | 8–16 mo | 26–52 mo | 4–18 mo | 4–9 mo |
| Team Size | 500-2000+ | 500–2000 | 500–2000 | 500–2000 | 200–500 | 10000–11000 |
| Certifications | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2010 | 1973 | 1983 | 2004 | 1951 |
For buyers in Healthcare and Health IT, Drummond Group fits the national profile when timeline (4–16 months) and Type II pricing ($50K–$150K) align with what national firms typically deliver. Their 7 active accreditations — including ONC-Authorized Testing Laboratory, ONC-Authorized Certification Body, ANAB/ANSI accredited — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.
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11 industries — National average: 7
7 certifications — National average: 3
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Drummond Group SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $35K to $100K. Type II audits range from $50K to $150K. This is above average for national firms — the national tier average is $40.263K–$106.842K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.
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