Health and Human Services Department,
This final rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and regarding certification programs for health information technology. This final rule reduces burden, offers flexibility to both developers and providers, and supports innovation through the removal and revision of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary 45 CFR Parts 170 and 172 RIN 0955-AA09 ( printed page 67916) AGENCY: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and regarding certification programs for health information technology. This final rule reduces burden, offers flexibility to both developers and providers, and supports innovation through the removal and revision of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions. DATES: This final rule is effective on December 28, 2026, except for amendatory instructions 7, 10, and 12 which are effective January 1, 2027. The incorporation by reference of certain material listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register between February 12, 2010, and October 1, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Lipinski, Office of Programs and Implementation, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, 202-690-7151. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Executive Summary A. Purpose of Deregulatory Action B. Summary of Major Provisions 1. Health Information Technology Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria and Certification Programs for …
Citation: 91 FR 67916
