Drummond Certified™ Announcement Guidelines
ISO/IEC 17065
Revised: June 18, 2025 | EHR-CB-058
Congratulations
You’ve successfully completed your Drummond certification process. Now it’s time to announce your success to the world and start elevating market trust for your services and solutions.
Below, you’ll find important guidelines for announcing your Drummond Certified status through press releases or social media, along with rules for incorporating the Drummond brand (e.g. logo or official certification seal).
Press Release Guidelines
If you’d like to announce your new or updated Drummond Certified status, you can either create your own press release or, if available, use one of our convenient templates listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: any and all mentions of “Drummond”, “Drummond Group”, “Drummond Group, LLC” or “Drummond Certified” must be approved in writing/email by Drummond before publishing.
Please note the following guidelines:
- When appropriate, use the applicable press release template. At a minimum, if you mention Drummond, you must use the supplied Drummond Group About statement in your press release.
- Your press release must include the Certificate Information and Surveillance Language provided in the press release templates below.
- Your press release should be published no more than three months after certification status is received or updated.
- Upon request, Drummond will provide a custom quote by a Drummond representative for your press release.
- A Drummond marketing representative must approve the draft and final press release before publishing (the draft to final approved press release process can take 1-2 weeks).
- DO NOT upload the Drummond Certified Seal image as part of an image on your press release. We encourage you to use it on your website, please see the Drummond Branding Guidelines.
To ensure our communications remain impartial and to prevent certification from being misconstrued as an endorsement or validation of a product’s market performance, we do not permit customer testimonials or claims of cost or time savings, productivity gains, or outcome improvements in press releases that reference certified products.
To request a custom Drummond quote for your announcement or approval of your press release please email marketing@drummondgroup.com.
Templates
ONC Health IT Press Release Template
Updated: June 18, 2025
Title: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> Earns ONC Health IT Certification from Drummond.
Date: <<Date Press Release will be published>>
Location: <<Certified Company’s City, and State>>
Opening Paragraph: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> met the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC Health IT) mandate requirements and achieved Drummond Certified™ status. The ONC Health IT program ensures that certified products that process and store electronic health records meet federal standards for functionality, security, and interoperability with the goal of protecting sensitive information, improving care coordination, and enhancing patient outcomes.
2nd Paragraph / Quote #1: <<Certified Company Quote>> Do not make any product claims in this quote.
3rd Paragraph: To earn ONC Health IT certification, Drummond’s ONC Authorized Testing Lab (ATL) team tested <<Product Name>> to ensure accordance with applicable standards and certification criteria as put forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Drummond has provided compliance testing services for over 25 years and has developed a deep level of expertise. Since becoming an ONC ATL and Authorized Certification Body (ACB) in 2010, Drummond has certified over 3,500 Health IT products and is the most widely selected provider of ONC Health IT testing and certification services.
4th Paragraph / Quote #2: <<Optional – to be provided by Drummond upon request>>
5th Paragraph / Certificate Information and Surveillance Language: On <<exact Day, Month, and Year Developer Name, Product Name, Product Version>> achieved Health IT ONC Certification for <<certification criterion or criteria and CQMs to which the product has been certified and any additional software relied upon to demonstrate compliance with criteria>>. The Certification Number is <<Unique Certification number>> This Health IT Module is ONC Health IT compliant. It has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
About <<Certified Company>>
<<Certified Company’s About Us Boiler Plate>>
About Drummond Group, LLC
For over 25 years, Drummond has been a trusted leader in compliance testing and certification. We initially specialized in supporting health IT software developers creating EHR and e-prescription systems. Today, Drummond’s expertise spans compliance, FHIR interoperability, and cybersecurity, servicing other sectors such as healthcare payers, providers, retail, and finance.
Drummond provides expert testing, certification, assessment, and advisory services for critical standards and regulations, including ONC Health IT, FHIR, AS2, AS4, ebXML, EPCS, HIPAA, PCI, FTC, and more. Our comprehensive cybersecurity solutions help organizations identify vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and maintain secure, compliant operations, empowering them to deliver trusted systems and services.
EPCS Press Release Template
Updated: December 1, 2024
Title: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> Achieves DEA EPCS Certification from Drummond.
Date: <<Date Press Release will be published>>
Location: <<Certified Company’s City, and State>>
Opening Paragraph: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> successfully met the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) compliance requirements, earning Drummond Certified™ status. DEA EPCS certification ensures that e-prescription software meets stringent federal requirements for security and reliability, enabling healthcare providers and pharmacies to securely process electronic prescriptions for controlled substances while reducing fraud and enhancing patient safety.
2nd Paragraph / Quote #1: <<Certified Company Quote>> Do not make any product claims in this quote.
3rd Paragraph: To earn DEA EPCS certification, Drummond’s expert auditors evaluated <<Product Name>> to ensure compliance with the DEA’s rigorous EPCS standards. These standards mandate robust security measures, including multi-factor authentication and secure recordkeeping, to prevent unauthorized access and misuse.
4th Paragraph / Quote #2: <<Optional – to be provided by Drummond upon request>>
5th Paragraph / Certificate Information: On <<exact Day, Month, and Year Developer Name, Product Name, Product Version>> achieved DEA EPCS Certification after meeting all requirements set forth by the DEA’s EPCS Interim Final Rule. Certification ensures the product complies with stringent standards for identity proofing, data security, and audit trails. The Certification Number is <<Unique Certification number>>. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice or the Drug Enforcement Administration.
About <<Certified Company>>
<<Certified Company’s About Us Boiler Plate>>
About Drummond Group, LLC
For over 25 years, Drummond has been a trusted leader in compliance testing and certification. We initially specialized in supporting Health IT software developers creating EHR and e-prescription systems. Today, Drummond’s expertise spans compliance, FHIR interoperability, and cybersecurity, servicing other sectors such as healthcare payers, providers, retail, and finance.
Drummond provides expert testing, certification, assessment, and advisory services for critical standards and regulations, including ONC Health IT, FHIR, AS2, AS4, ebXML, EPCS, HIPAA, PCI, FTC, and more. Our comprehensive cybersecurity solutions help organizations identify vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and maintain secure, compliant operations, empowering them to deliver trusted systems and services.
Drummond is the industry leader in DEA EPCS certification services. Drummond’s streamlined certification process reduces the time and effort required for compliance, offering organizations unmatched expertise and support to achieve their certification goals efficiently.
AS2/AS4 Press Release Template
Updated: December 1, 2024
Title: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> Successfully Completes Full-Matrix <<AS2 or AS4>> Interoperability Test Event with Drummond.
Date: <<Date Press Release will be published>>
Location: <<Certified Company’s City, and State>>
Opening Paragraph: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> successfully completed Drummond’s full-matrix <<AS2 or AS4>> test event, earning Drummond Certified™ status. This certification confirms that <<Product Name>> meets critical standards for secure and reliable data exchange, enabling seamless communication between trading partners while ensuring data integrity and security.
2nd Paragraph / Quote #1: <<Certified Company Quote>> Do not make any product claims in this quote.
3rd Paragraph: During the test event, Drummond’s experts rigorously evaluated <<Product Name>> to ensure compliance with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards. The full-matrix testing process included comprehensive assessments of secure data transmission, encryption, and authentication protocols, ensuring <<Product Name>> delivers reliable and secure electronic communication.
4th Paragraph / Quote #2: <<Optional – to be provided by Drummond upon request>>
5th Paragraph / Certificate Information: <<Developer Name, Product Name, Product Version>> successfully completed the <<Quarter and Year>> full-matrix <<AS2 or AS4>> test event, earning Drummond Certified™ status. Certification confirms compliance with robust <<AS2 or AS4>> standards, including encryption, digital signatures, and delivery confirmation. The Certification Number is <<Unique Certification number>>. This certification does not represent an endorsement by any governing body.
About <<Certified Company>>
<<Certified Company’s About Us Boiler Plate>>
About Drummond Group, LLC
For over 25 years, Drummond has been a trusted leader in compliance testing and certification. We initially specialized in supporting Health IT software developers creating EHR and e-prescription systems. Today, Drummond’s expertise spans compliance, FHIR interoperability, and cybersecurity, servicing other sectors such as healthcare payers, providers, retail, and finance.
Drummond provides expert testing, certification, assessment, and advisory services for critical standards and regulations, including ONC Health IT, FHIR, AS2, AS4, ebXML, EPCS, HIPAA, PCI, FTC, and more. Our comprehensive cybersecurity solutions help organizations identify vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and maintain secure, compliant operations, empowering them to deliver trusted systems and services.
pDSI-Risk Press Release Template
Updated: July 18, 2025
Title: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> Achieves Drummond pDSI-Risk Certification
Date: <<Date Press Release will be published>>
Location: <<Certified Company’s City, and State>>
Opening Paragraph: <<Company Name’s Product Name>> <<Company Name’s Product Name>>>> has achieved Drummond Certified™ status under the pDSI-Risk certification program. This certification validates the product’s compliance with Intervention Risk Management (IRM) and Source Attribute disclosure standards, aligning with components of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Health Coordinator (ASTP/ONC) Health IT §170.315(b)(11) criteria that are applicable to predictive Decision Support Intervention (pDSI) solutions.
2nd Paragraph / Quote #1: <<Certified Company Quote>> Do not make any product claims in this quote.
3rd Paragraph: To achieve pDSI-Risk certification, Drummond conducted an evaluation of <<Certified Company Name>>’s adherence to IRM and Source Attribute disclosure standards, ensuring the product meets industry expectations for explainability and transparency. On <<Exact Day, Month, and Year>>, <<Developer Name, Product Name, Product Version>> achieved Drummond pDSI-Risk Certification after successfully meeting the program’s criteria. The Certification Number is <<Certification Number>>. This certification confirms that the product complies with established standards for transparency for its AI risk management practices in Health IT.
4th Paragraph / Quote #2: <<Optional – to be provided by Drummond upon request>>
5th Paragraph / Certificate Information: While <<Certified Product Name>> is not eligible for full certification for all requirements of the ASTP/ONC Health IT Certification criterion for Decision Support Interventions, it is often integrated into EHR environments where ONC-certified systems are required. By earning Drummond’s pDSI-Risk certification, <<Certified Company Name>> demonstrates to its customers that <<Certified Product Name>> aligns with industry-recognized risk management and transparency standards. This independent certification gives confidence to <<Certified Company Name>>’s customers that its solution will complement their ONC Health IT certification status by meeting applicable components of ASTP/ONC standards for predictive DSI technology used in health care.
About <<Certified Company>>
<<Certified Company’s About Us Boiler Plate>>
About Drummond Group, LLC
Drummond is a trusted leader in compliance testing and certification. Founded over 25 years ago on B2B supply chain interoperability testing (AS2) and followed by ASTP/ONC Health IT and EPCS testing and certification. Drummond has global expertise spanning compliance audits and gap analysis, FHIR interoperability, and cybersecurity for highly regulated sectors including healthcare, finance, and supply chain.
Drummond provides expert testing, certification, risk and security assessments, as well as advisory services for critical standards and regulations, including HIPAA, MARS-E, FDA CFR 21 Part 11, PCI DSS, FTC Safeguards, AS2/AS4, and more.
Social Media Guidelines
To maximize the reach of your Drummond Certified press release or announcement on LinkedIn, we encourage you to tag Drummond so that we can like, comment, and share your post.
- Please tag Drummond on LinkedIn (@drummond-group) in your Drummond Certified announcement post.
- We encourage you to also use the #IsItDrummondCertified hashtag.
- Your social media post must use language similar to the language used in the press release and must not make additional claims related to their Drummond certification not already incorporated into the release and approved by Drummond.
- DO NOT use the Drummond Certified Seal on it’s own in your social media post. Please incorporate it with your business logo or other brand images. Please see the image below as an example. Please see the Drummond Branding Guidelines for additional information.
Drummond Branding
The Drummond Logo and Drummond Certified seals are registered marks of Drummond Group, LLC and are used by organizations to display and prove their compliance or certified status.
Your Drummond representative will share the appropriate logo and Drummond Certified seals.
Please ensure you understand Drummond’s Brand Guidelines as well as the applicable service specific Marks Usage guidelines:
Drummond reserves the right, at any time and without cause, to modify or suspend these guidelines and policies and withdraw any permission granted to a company to use any Drummond owned logo, certificate, or mark. Drummond also reserves the right to act against any misuse or unfair, false claims, misleading, diluting, or infringing use of Drummond’s brand, marks or certificates.