Certification Programs
Certification of Health IT will provide assurance to purchasers and other users that an EHR system, or other relevant technology, offers the necessary technological capability, functionality, and security to help them meet the meaningful use criteria established for a given phase. Providers and patients must also be confident that the electronic health IT products and systems they use are secure, can maintain data confidentially, and can work with other systems to share information. Confidence in health IT systems are an important part of advancing health IT system adoption and allowing for the realization of the benefits of improved patient care.
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Readiness for the future: New paths to certification
CCHIT Certified®, an independently developed certification that includes a rigorous inspection of an EHR’s integrated functionality, interoperability and security. Products that are CCHIT Certified® are tested against criteria developed by the Commission’s broadly representative, expert work groups. This program is intended to serve health care providers looking for greater assurance that a product will meet their complex needs. As part of this independent evaluation, successful use is verified at live sites and product usability is rated.
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