HHS Finalizes Deregulatory Rule to Reduce Health IT Certification Program Costs by Over $1.5 Billion

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI-5) Final Rule. This rule aligns with presidential executive orders on deregulation and is projected to save health IT developers more than $1.5 billion in regulatory costs by significantly reducing administrative burdens in the ONC Health IT Certification Program. The changes aim to free up resources for developers to enhance user experiences for patients and clinicians.