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The 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory is Here
Steven Posnack | December 22, 2015
Today, ONC released the 2016 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA)—a coordinated catalog of existing and emerging standards and implementation specifications developed and used to meet specific interoperability needs. In short, the advisory provides a single resource for those looking for federally recognized, national interoperability standards and guidance.
Read Full Post.ONC Posts 2015 Edition Test Procedures for Public Comment and Additional Guidance for Health IT Developers
Steven Posnack | October 22, 2015
On October 16, 2015, ONC’s 2015 Edition Health IT Certification Criteria final rule published the Federal Register. That milestone has kicked-off a burst of activity necessary to formalize the 2015 Edition testing and certification processes.
Read Full Post.What to Expect When You’re Done Expecting ONC’s Final Rule
Steven Posnack | October 16, 2015
I know you might be wondering, “what’s next?” now that ONC’s 2015 Edition final rule has formally published in the Federal Register.
This milestone kicks off the next phase of our work to implement the 2015 Edition’s regulatory requirements. Starting next week and over the next few weeks, ONC will be releasing two types of documents to immediately help jumpstart health IT development efforts to the 2015 Edition.
Health IT Standards Committee and Task Forces
Steven Posnack | May 20, 2015
Spring has arrived in Washington and it is the season of change. In our ongoing pursuit of agile and effective public service, we turn our attention today to how we get timely and effective public input.
Read Full Post.2014 Edition EHR Certification Includes New Transparency Requirements
Steven Posnack | February 11, 2014
ONC’s 2014 Edition EHR Certification Criteria define the requirements that EHR technology must meet in order to be used by eligible professionals (EPs), eligible hospitals (EHs), and critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. In addition to these criteria, ONC made some policy changes to the HIT Certification Program.
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