ONC - Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT

To create systemic improvements in health and care through access, exchange, and use of data.

ONC is at the forefront of the federal government’s efforts to make health information digitally accessible for all individuals and communities.

96%

of U.S. non-federal acute care hospitals engaged in electronically sending care records. (source)

80%

of non-federal acute care hospitals participate or plan to participate in TEFCA, according to a 2025 survey. (source)

65%

of individuals nationally were offered and accessed their online medical records or patient portal in 2024. (source)

Interoperability

ONC leads nationwide interoperability efforts and partnerships that deliver more effective, patient-centered care.
TEFCA Health IT and Health Information Exchange Basics
Information Sharing

ONC advances HHS priorities for increasing patients’ access to health information and promotes safer, more coordinated care for everyone through electronic health information sharing.
Information Blocking HHS Disincentives for Health Care Providers
Standards

ONC establishes a common foundation for standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for health IT is vital for improving healthcare experiences.
Certification of Health IT Standards & Technology USCDI
Policy

ONC transforms the health care system by establishing standards, regulations, and policies that benefit patients, clinicians, payers, and others.
Policy Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Rules