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Healthcare PCI DSS Benchmark Profile

Based on 490 compliance programmes · Updated 2026

Developing+4 pts YoY
58
Maturity Score
P25=44  P75=70
1,050h
Avg Audit Hours
P25=720  P75=1380
$195k
Avg Cost / yr
P25=$120k  P75=$270k
42%
Automation Rate
P25=28%  P75=58%
8.8d
Remediation Days
P25=6d  P75=13.2d

Benchmark Distribution — Maturity Score

0255075100
44
P25
58
Median
70
P75
78
P90
3.4 FTEAverage compliance staffing effort for Healthcare organisations

Top Risks

HIPAA-PCI scope overlap complexity
Low automation baseline
Staff training gaps

Strengths

Strong incident response
Growing automation investment
Regulatory awareness

Percentile Profiles

Top Decile (P90+)
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Top Quartile (P75+)
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Median (P50)
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vs. Cross-Industry Average

MetricThis IndustryGlobal AvgDifference
Maturity Score58/10058/1000 pts
Audit Hours1,050h953h+97h
Avg Cost$195k$169k+26k
Automation Rate42%55%-13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average PCI maturity score for Healthcare?

Healthcare averages 58/100 (P25=44, P75=70). The dual regulatory burden of HIPAA and PCI DSS creates scope complexity that suppresses maturity compared to single-framework industries.

Why is automation adoption low in Healthcare?

Healthcare averages 42% automation — well below the 55% cross-industry average. Legacy clinical systems, strict change control processes, and resource prioritisation toward patient systems slow technology adoption for compliance tooling.

What is driving the YoY maturity improvement in Healthcare?

Healthcare saw +4 maturity points year-over-year, the joint-highest improvement alongside SaaS. Increased investment in compliance automation tools and growing regulatory awareness are the primary drivers.

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