# Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions To Unleash Prosperity

**Action Urgency Score:** 70/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department; Office of the Secretary |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-10-28 |
| Effective | 2026-12-28 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 45 CFR 170, 45 CFR 172 |
| Summary | This final rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and regarding certification programs for health information technology. This final rule reduces burden, offers flexibility to both developers and providers, and supports innovation through the removal and revision of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions. |
| Document number | 2026-21943 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/28/2026-21943/health-data-technology-and-interoperability-onc-deregulatory-actions-to-unleash-prosperity). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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