WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Office of the Secretary has issued a proposed rule called: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions To Unleash Prosperity.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 29 by Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: This proposed rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding Health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and certification programs for health information technology, and information blocking. This proposed rule seeks to reduce burden, offer flexibility to both developers and providers, and support innovation through the removal ...