MARS-E
Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (Healthcare marketplace)
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Framework Domains (5)
MARS-E: Administrative Safeguards
Organizational security management (MARS-E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MARSE-06 | Security management process and risk analysis |
| MARSE-07 | Workforce security and clearance procedures |
| MARSE-08 | Information access management |
| MARSE-09 | Security awareness and training program |
| MARSE-10 | Contingency planning for ePHI |
| MARSE-11 | Business associate management |
MARS-E: Organizational Requirements
Policies, procedures, and documentation (MARS-E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MARSE-21 | Security and privacy policies |
| MARSE-22 | Documentation and record retention |
| MARSE-23 | Compliance evaluation and review |
| MARSE-24 | Incident reporting procedures |
MARS-E: Patient Data Protection
Safeguarding protected health information (MARS-E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MARSE-01 | ePHI access controls and authorization |
| MARSE-02 | ePHI encryption at rest and in transit |
| MARSE-03 | Minimum necessary standard enforcement |
| MARSE-04 | Patient data de-identification procedures |
| MARSE-05 | Audit trail for ePHI access |
MARS-E: Physical Safeguards
Physical security for systems with ePHI (MARS-E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MARSE-17 | Facility access controls |
| MARSE-18 | Workstation security and use policies |
| MARSE-19 | Device and media controls |
| MARSE-20 | Disposal and re-use procedures |
MARS-E: Technical Safeguards
Technical measures for ePHI protection (MARS-E)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MARSE-12 | Unique user identification and authentication |
| MARSE-13 | Automatic logoff and session management |
| MARSE-14 | Audit controls and monitoring |
| MARSE-15 | Integrity controls for ePHI |
| MARSE-16 | Transmission security and encryption |
Maps to 547 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MARS-E?
MARS-E is a compliance framework from United States with 5 domains and 24 controls. Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges (Healthcare marketplace) It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does MARS-E have?
MARS-E has 24 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are MARS-E: Administrative Safeguards (6 controls), MARS-E: Patient Data Protection (5 controls), MARS-E: Technical Safeguards (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does MARS-E map to?
MARS-E maps to 547 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are GLI-33 — Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems (46% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (46% coverage), ISO 13485 (46% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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