DAW Systems earns DirectTrust’s first AI accreditation

DAW Systems has become one of the first two organizations to receive DirectTrust’s new Artificial Intelligence Accreditation, which recognizes responsible AI governance and risk management in healthcare. The designation signals growing scrutiny of AI systems that handle sensitive health data and prescribing workflows. Why it matters: - DirectTrust’s new accreditation gives healthcare buyers, partners and regulators a formal signal that an AI-enabled vendor is managing risk, oversight and transparency. - The recognition matters because DAW Systems operates in medication access and prescribing, where errors or weak controls can affect patient safety and data security. - The accreditation framework is aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, which is becoming a key reference point for responsible AI practices. What happened: - DAW Systems, a national electronic prescription delivery company, was named one of two inaugural organizations to earn Artificial Intelligence Accreditation from DirectTrust. - The announcement was made June 16, 2026, in Albany, New York. - DirectTrust said the accreditation followed a third-party review of DAW Systems’ AI governance structure, risk management processes, performance evaluation methods and oversight practices. - DAW Systems met the Foundational level in DirectTrust’s two-tier AI Accreditation program. The details: - DirectTrust’s AI Accreditation has two levels: Foundational and Comprehensive. - Foundational covers responsible AI governance and mapping practices. - Comprehensive is the higher level, where managed and measured controls are fully established. - The review included criteria tied to AI governance, system mapping, risk measurement and ongoing management of AI technologies. - DirectTrust designed the program for organizations at different stages of AI maturity. - The program is intended to support responsible development, deployment and monitoring of AI systems in healthcare and other sensitive-data environments. - Scott Stuewe, president and CEO of DirectTrust, said the accreditation demonstrates DAW Systems’ commitment to responsible AI development and deployment. - Stuewe said the designation provides assurance that DAW Systems is managing risk, maintaining transparency and preserving the integrity of its AI-driven systems and data. - DAW Systems provides electronic prescription delivery and medication access solutions for EHR vendors, telehealth companies, practice management software providers and digital health organizations. - The company says its infrastructure is flexible and certified for prescribing workflows. - DAW Systems operates ScriptSure E-Prescribing, which supports providers, veterinarians, EMR, PIMS and EHR vendors, telehealth companies, practice management systems and digital health platforms. - DAW Systems says it supports more than 200 platform integrations, 30,000 clinical users and connectivity to 88,000 pharmacies nationwide. - The company says it has received 14 consecutive Surescripts White Coat Awards for ambulatory prescription accuracy and E-Prescribing innovation. - DirectTrust’s accreditation and certification programs are governed by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission. - DirectTrust is a non-profit, vendor-neutral alliance focused on trust, health communication and cybersecurity. - DirectTrust also serves as an ANSI standards development organization and a developer of trust frameworks for secure information exchange. - DirectTrust cited its work on Direct Secure Messaging and identity-verified credentials as part of its broader trust mission. Between the lines: - The accreditation gives DAW Systems a differentiator at a time when healthcare organizations are asking more questions about how AI is built, monitored and controlled. - The fact that DirectTrust created a separate AI accreditation suggests the market is moving from broad AI enthusiasm toward more formal governance expectations. - For vendors in regulated healthcare workflows, trust badges like this can become part of procurement and compliance reviews. What’s next: - DAW Systems has now cleared the Foundational tier and appears positioned to pursue the more advanced Comprehensive level. - DirectTrust’s framework will likely become more relevant as healthcare organizations expand AI use and look for third-party validation. - DAW Systems’ customers and partners will likely use the accreditation as a trust marker when evaluating security, compliance and operational controls. The bottom line: - DAW Systems now has a new third-party credential to back up its AI and data-governance claims, and the timing fits a healthcare market that is demanding more proof, not just promises.