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Ensures health IT meets standards for functionality, security, and interoperability.
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Regulations ensuring health data is shared appropriately without improper barriers.
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Enables secure and seamless exchange of electronic health information among authorized users.
Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC)
Advises on policies, standards, and implementation specifications for health data and technology.
United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI)
Offers a standardized set of health data classes and constituent data elements for nationwide, interoperable health information exchange.
Trusted Exchange Framework & Common Agreement (TEFCA)
Operates as a nationwide framework for the interoperability of electronic health information.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) at HHS
HHS’ list of AI use cases is publicly available to search and reference. In addition to AI use case summaries, the inventory also includes information on data, IT infrastructure, internal governance, and much more.
Care Continuum
Care Continuum
Explore the roles of health information and technology in broad healthcare settings, supporting seamless, coordinated patient care from prevention through recovery.
Care Settings
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Health information, policies, and technology supporting integrated care for mental health and substance use disorders.
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Rapid response and communication during health emergencies through health information and technology.
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Health information and technology facilitating coordinated care beyond acute settings.
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Technology addressing unique health needs of mothers and children.
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Electronic tools tracking controlled substance prescriptions to improve patient safety.
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Using health information and technology to prevent disease, diagnose health conditions, and promote population health.
Clinical Topics
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Optimal care through measuring results, prioritizing improvements, and implementing and monitoring results.
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Promotes health information and technology usability to reduce clinician burden and enhance patient care.
Interoperability
Interoperability
Promotes standardized exchange and use of electronic health data to improve patient care, coordination, and public health outcomes.
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Enables secure and seamless exchange of electronic health information among authorized users.
Trusted Exchange Framework & Common Agreement (TEFCA)
Facilitates secure, nationwide electronic health information sharing to connect providers, patients, public health agencies, and payers.
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Provides certification criteria for developers of health IT modules that ensures health IT products meet the standards for functionality, security, and interoperability.
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Advance healthcare quality and safety through standardized health IT and secure health data exchange.
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Prevents practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information, as defined by the Cures Act.
Interoperability Standards Platform
Serves as a homepage for tools and resources for understanding and using health IT standards and technologies.
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Support interoperability improvements nationwide.
Health IT & Health Information Exchange Basics
Enable secure electronic sharing and access of patient health information, supporting healthcare providers and patients across care settings.
Patient Access to Health Records
Ensure patients have secure and convenient access to their health records, supported by healthcare providers and health IT developers under HIPAA.
Policy
Policy
Outlines federal regulations and strategic initiatives guiding effective use and secure exchange of electronic health information.
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Delivers improvements in the delivery and experience of health care while enhancing health outcomes by leveraging health information technology.
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Supports the adoption and promotion of standards-based health information.
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Operates as a nationwide framework for the interoperability of electronic health information.
HHS Health IT Alignment Program
Coordinates health data and technology initiatives across HHS to enhance interoperability and effectiveness.
Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC)
Advises on policies, standards, and implementation specifications for health data and technology.
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Protects electronic health information security through policy.
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Research & Analysis
Research & Analysis
Interactive datasets related to health IT data analysis, providing insights into adoption and use.
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Gives data-driven insight on how dashboards are driving health IT adoption and how they have helped users to meet federal healthcare incentives or programs.
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Provides health IT adoption and use statistics derived from surveys and administrative data and in-depth analysis of health IT policies and programs.
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Grants access to raw datasets from ONC related to health IT adoption, health IT capabilities and other topics.
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Streamlines data into visualizations of key data and summarizes the latest statistics, facts and figures about health IT.
About Health IT Research & Analysis
Provides information about how health IT data are collected, analyzed, and published.
Resources & Tools
Featured
Featured Resources & Tools
Highlights key tools and guidance supporting effective health IT implementation, interoperability, patient engagement, and compliance with federal standards.
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ONC’s initiatives in health data standards enable secure electronic health data exchange.
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Data sheets, videos, and documents to guide users of the TEFCA framework and exchange.
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Technical resources and tools supporting healthcare providers, clinicians, and developers of health IT products.
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Strategies, recommendations, and best practices for implementing and using health data and technology.
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Desktop application supporting providers conducting HIPAA security risk assessments.
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Practical reference tool for clinicians, staff, and other innovators around the world to improve patient engagement.
Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL)
A comprehensive and authoritative listing of successfully tested and certified health IT modules.
Conformance Test Tools & Edge Testing Tool
Resources for developers implementing standards to enable health information interoperability.
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Users can submit feedback regarding health data and technology usability, interoperability, and compliance issues.
Resources
Resources
Collection of practical materials, videos, educational tools, and user guides designed to support successful implementation and adoption of health IT systems.
Get It, Check It, Use It Guide
A guide for patients and caregivers who want to access, review, and use their health records.
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A repository of informational videos created by ONC.
Health IT Curriculum Resources for Educators
Instructional materials to help healthcare workers stay current in the changing healthcare environment and deliver care more effectively.
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A repository of fact sheets created by ONC.
Tools & Technology
Implementation
Certified Health IT Product List
A comprehensive and authoritative listing of successfully tested and certified health IT modules.
Electronic Clinical Quality Improvement Resource Center
Provides common standards and shared technologies to monitor and analyze the quality of health care and patient outcomes.
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Desktop application supporting providers conducting HIPAA security risk assessments.
Tools
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A centralized collection of testing tools and resources supporting health IT developers and users fully evaluating specific technical standards.
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ONC-approved conformance resources supporting developers implementing standards to enable health information interoperability.
Get It, Check It, Use It Guide
A guide for patients and caregivers who want to access, review, and use their health records.
News & Events
Latest News & Events
Upcoming Event
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June 25, 2026
Adoption of AI in Clinical Care: Updates from the HHS RFI](https://healthit.gov/event/adoption-of-ai-in-clinical-care-updates-from-the-hhs-rfi/)
Latest Blog
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February 4, 2026
Advancing the Future of Behavioral Health Data Exchange](https://healthit.gov/blog/behavioral-health/advancing-the-future-of-behavioral-health-data-exchange/)
Recent News
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April 20, 2026
New Data Brief: Electronic Health Record Adoption and Exchange Capabilities Among Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities, 2024](https://healthit.gov/data/data-briefs/electronic-health-record-adoption-and-exchange-capabilities-among-substance-use-and-mental-health-treatment-facilities-2024/)
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Mission, role, and responsibilities of ONC.
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Profiles of ONC’s senior leadership team.
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Timeline of ONC’s evolution and key milestones.
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Financial reports and performance accountability.
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Strategic investments in programs, policies, and technology.
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Annual health data and technology progress updates to Congress.
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Careers
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View opportunities with ONC.
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Overview of workplace culture and employee experience.
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Contact
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Reach ONC with general inquiries.
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Users can submit feedback regarding health data and technology usability, interoperability, and compliance issues.
Report Issue with Certified Health IT
Complaint process to resolve any issues of potential noncompliance with certification requirements.
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Form to report alleged information blocking practices.
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Form to request ONC experts for speaking engagements.
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Funding Opportunities
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ONC’s contractors and grantees play a valuable role in helping promote better health care for Americans by fostering interoperable health data and technology.
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Learn about opportunities for funding through grants and cooperative agreements.
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