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HHS/OS RIN: 0991-AB92 Publication ID: Spring 2014 
Title: Voluntary 2015 Edition Electronic Health Record (EHR) Certification Criteria; Interoperability Updates and Regulatory Improvements 
Abstract: The 2015 Edition EHR certification criteria would be voluntary for the purposes of meeting the Certified EHR Technology definition and for use under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. The 2015 Edition EHR certification criteria and related proposals would increase certification flexibility while providing enhanced capabilities that would improve the interoperability of EHR technology and other health information technology. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 170   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300jj-14    42 USC 300jj-11   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/26/2014  79 FR 10880   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/28/2014 
Final Action  08/00/2014 
Final Action Effective  09/00/2014 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 0991-AB82 
Agency Contact:
Steven Posnack
Policy Analyst
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, 200 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20201
Phone:202 690-7151
Email: steven.posnack@hhs.gov