Health IT Certification Program
Health IT Certification Program (ONC Health IT Certification Program)
Goals
- Ensure health IT meets specific standards for interoperability, security, and functionality.
- Support the adoption of certified health IT to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Enable compliance with federal health care payment and incentive programs.
Sponsor
- Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Sponsoring Office: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Creation
The program was established under the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
Funding
The program's funding is part of the broader HHS budget, with specific allocations through the HITECH Act. Funding details vary annually with federal appropriations.
Leadership
The leader of the program is known as the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Website
https://www.healthit.gov/topic/certification-ehrs
Social Media Accounts
- X (formerly Twitter): @ONC_HealthIT
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:Health IT Certification Program