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

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), has finalized the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI-5) Final Rule. This rule is expected to save over $1.5 billion in regulatory costs by significantly reducing administrative burdens for health IT developers. The initiative aligns with President Trump's executive orders on deregulation, aiming to encourage innovation, lower healthcare costs, and improve access to electronic health information.