21st Century Cures Act: Interoperability, Information Blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program
other · US Department of Health and Human Services · Rule · Published 2020-05-01 · Effective 2020-06-30 · 85 FR 25642
Document
Document number
2020-07419
Federal Register citation
85 FR 25642
CFR reference
45 CFR 170
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Health and Human Services
Publication date
2020-05-01
Effective date
2020-06-30
Abstract
This final rule implements certain provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act, including Conditions and Maintenance of Certification requirements for health information technology (health IT) developers under the ONC Health IT Certification Program (Program), the voluntary certification of health IT for use by pediatric health care providers, and reasonable and necessary activities that do not constitute information blocking. The implementation of these provisions will advance interoperability and support the access, exchange, and use of electronic health information. The rule also finalizes certain modifications to the 2015 Edition health IT certification criteria and Program in additional ways to advance interoperability, enhance health IT certification, and reduce burden and costs.