Washington Debrief: ONC Looks to Pivot HITPC Work In Support of Future ONC

ONC asked the Health IT Policy Committee (HITPC) to consider a new work plan, which would reform several workgroups for future policy development.

Key Takeaway: ONC asked the Health IT Policy Committee (HITPC) to consider a new work plan, which would reform several workgroups for future policy development. Along with other evidence, this signals that ONC is looking to “pivot” away from the era of Meaningful Use and the HITECH program, choosing to focus its standards and certification authority on healthcare reform, patient safety and EHR usability.

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