ONCHIT

“ONCHIT has focused on developing standards necessary to achieve interoperability among varying HIT applications; establishing criteria for certifying that HIT products meet those standards; ensuring the privacy and security of electronic health information; and helping facilitate the creation of prototype health information networks.”

Open CRS: Recent Reports

“ONCHIT was created by Executive Order in 2004 and charged with developing and implementing a strategic plan to guide the nationwide implementation of health information technology (HIT) in the public and private health care sectors.”

Open CRS: Recent Reports

“It codifies the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) within the Department of Health and Human Services.”

Open CRS: Recent Reports

“The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) has launched a new blog called the Federal Advisory Committee Blog (FACA Blog).”

BNET Articles

“Codifies the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT, present) within the Department of Health and Human Services.”

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“Tightening the certification process is a critical early challenge for ONCHIT. ”

The Health Care Blog