Healthcare Certification
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, TikTok, Visa, and Mastercard recognize LegitScript certification to show the world their providers operate legally.
Let the World Know You Operate Safely
Participate in Payment Processing
Visa and Mastercard recognize LegitScript healthcare certification.
Unlock Your Advertising Potential
Grow your business by advertising your business on major online platforms.
Gain the Trust of Patients and Families
Earn the confidence of patients who are wary of online healthcare.
The Following Partners Recognize LegitScript's Healthcare Certification Program


Meta

Microsoft

Netflix
77% of Patients Use Online Search to Find New Healthcare Providers
Search engines and social media platforms are where patients search for healthcare providers. Read our Executive Summary to learn why certification is a good return on investment.


Stand Out From the Crowd With LegitScript Certification
Get certified faster by knowing where to start. Our Healthcare Primer provides you with important information to get you started on your certification journey.
We’re Here to Support You in Your Certification and Beyond
Healthcare is a complex and highly regulated industry. We help providers like you avoid inadvertent noncompliance that could bar you from accessing advertising and payment processing. In the following guide, we've gathered the top tips to help healthcare providers to stay compliant online.

When you’re looking to enter the digital health space, LegitScript certification is part of the core foundation upon which you can build your companies infrastructure.
Epiq Scripts Co-founder Sultan Haroon
We are a new service, so LegitScript Certification helped build trust with our customers and got us approved as advertisers on Google, Meta (Facebook), Taboola, and others. Without it, we would not be able to advertise on those platforms.
Frank Westermann, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, 9am.health
If your goal is to deliver incredible care experiences and you want potential customers to know that you take their needs seriously, LegitScript certification is simply the best way to do that.
Steven Gutentag, Co-Founder, Thirty Madison
Little did I know at the time that my ED was the first sign of my far more serious underlying heart condition. Fortunately, I was able to have a heart procedure, which fixed my heart.
Zachariah Reitano, Founder Roman Health
Learn More About Becoming Certified

Fact Sheet
The LegitScript Healthcare Certification fact sheet gives you a high-level overview of the program and addresses common questions.

Process
We don't cut corners on our process because we're dedicated to helping compliant healthcare providers demonstrate the highest quality of care. Here's what you can expect.

Pricing
LegitScript Certification pricing has three tiers, which are differentiated by the level of complexity in reviewing and monitoring your healthcare business.

Certification Standards
Our healthcare certification process is trusted around the world because it is rigorous and thorough.

FAQ
The LegitScript Healthcare Certification FAQ helps you understand and align with compliance requirements.
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