Health IT Developers Granted Temporary Compliance Extension Amid Federal Website Outage
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy at the ONC has announced a temporary enforcement discretion for health IT developers, extending compliance deadlines for certification criteria due to a recent government funding lapse that disrupted access to essential online resources. Developers now have until February 28, 2026, to meet the updated requirements of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability final rule, along with additional leniency regarding certification maintenance for attestations due on October 31. This decision underscores the federal government's recognition of the obstacles that health IT developers face in maintaining compliance and aims to mitigate potential disruptions in healthcare technology advancements. Healthcare professionals should be aware of these extensions as they may impact the implementation and integration of new technologies in their practices.
