Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT sets interoperability standards and the information-blocking rules that shape how care data is shared.
What ONC does
The main responsibilities of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.
Working with ONC
Support secure, auditable sharing of care information
Keep access and disclosure records organised
Structure data governance around interoperability expectations
Sectors, programs & frameworks
The care sectors, federal programs and regulatory frameworks most connected to ONC. Applicability varies by provider type, program and jurisdiction.
Federal programs
Not tied to a specific funding program.
Regulatory frameworks
- Cures — Rules against interfering with access to electronic health information.
Alongside federal agencies, US care is also shaped by state licensure, survey agencies and Medicaid programmes across all 50 states. Explore the 50-state directory for state-level intelligence.
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