45 CFR § 170.555
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Certification to newer versions of certain standards.
45 CFR § 170.555
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45 CFR § 170.555
45 CFR § 170.555
Certification to newer versions of certain standards.
(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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