Becker's Healthcare December 22, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Dec. 22 proposed a rule that would significantly reduce federal health IT certification requirements, revise information-blocking policies and establish a framework to support AI-enabled interoperability.
The proposed rule, Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity, or HTI-5, was issued by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. In a Dec. 22 news release, HHS said the proposal aims to reduce regulatory burden, strengthen patient access to electronic health information and modernize data exchange standards.
Here are five things to know:
- If finalized, the rule would eliminate more than 50% of the certification criteria in ONC’s voluntary...
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