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Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.170.555 Certification to newer versions of certain standards

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) ONC–ACBs may certify Health IT Module(s) to a newer version of certain identified minimum standards specified at subpart B of this part, unless the Secretary prohibits the use of a newer version for certification.

(b) Applicability of a newer version of a minimum standard.

(1) ONC–ACBs are not required to certify Health IT Module(s) according to newer versions of standards adopted and named in subpart B of this part, unless:

(i) The National Coordinator approves a newer version for use in certification and a health IT developer voluntarily elects to seek certification of its health IT in accordance with § 170.405(b)(9) or update its certified health IT to the newer version in accordance with § 170.405(b)(8);  or

(ii) The new version is incorporated by reference in § 170.299.

(2) A certified Complete EHR or certified Health IT Module may be upgraded to comply with newer versions of standards identified as minimum standards in subpart B of this part without adversely affecting its certification status, unless the Secretary prohibits the use of a newer version for certification.

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