Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
HHS adds health data classes and elements for nationwide sharing
The U.S. Core Data for Interoperability sets a baseline for the electronic exchange of health information.
HHS publishes framework for nationwide health information exchange
The TEFCA exchange will allow data to be shared between a range of healthcare networks.
HHS publishes tech spec for formatting patient addresses, a key to interoperability
Getting addresses correct is critical to linking patient records and ensuring nationwide interoperability of health IT systems needed during pandemics.
New health record data standard adoption remains stagnant, ONC finds
The study found that administrative apps typically don't support the new standard.
HHS awards $73 million to 10 institutions for health IT training
The 10 universities and college will form training consortia for the next four years.
HHS launches $80M public health IT workforce program promoting equity
The program will address health and socioeconomic inequalities that were illuminated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
