Policy Details

HTI-1 – Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing

Summary

Updates the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Health IT Certification Program, adopting the Decision Support Interventions certification criterion with new transparency for predictive models; adopts USCDI v3; moves to an "edition‑less" certification approach; and updates information blocking provisions and technical standards. Includes an "Insights Condition and Maintenance of Certification" to collect aggregated performance data from certified developers.

Healthcare Implications

Directly impacts electronic health records and certified health IT used by providers: developers must disclose key characteristics of predictive decision support interventions (e.g., intended use, training data, risk management), improving transparency for clinicians, patients, and implementers. Supports safer AI integration and interoperability across care settings.

Impact Level

High

Keywords

Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government