June 30, 2010
EHR Certifying Bodies
Written by: John
I found this interesting tidbit in the final rule for the EHR Temporary Certification Plan:
“In the Proposed Rule, we stated that we anticipated that there would be no more than 3 applicants for ONC-ATCB status. Based on the comments received, we now believe that there may be up to 5 applicants for ONC-ATCB status. In addition, we believe that up to 2 of these applicants will not have the level of preparedness that we originally estimated for all potential applicants for ONC-ATCB status.”
Interesting to hear that there are likely to be 5 applicants to certify EHR software. Of course, we know that 2 of those bodies are CCHIT and Drummond Group. I also know of one other, but I’m traveling and so I can’t look up the name. Although, I only know this other one based on a conversation. I’ve never seen anything in print.
That leaves a couple other possible EHR certifying organizations. Does anyone know who else is interested?
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In the informational call ONC held yesterday, they said there are approximately 15 groups who had submitted formal requests for applications (they didn’t break down the number by who would be certifying complete EHRs vs. module testing). And there were approximately 40 interested parties who had contacted them. No names were mentioned, however.
Interesting. Competition is great. The more the merrier I say. I’m not sure what there long term business model would be, but this could become even more interesting with 15 players.
[...] EHR software and 24 more out there that could come in. That sure blows the initial projection of 5 EHR Certifying body applications out of the water. I’m not really sure the business model for these organization. The customer [...]
I would appreciate if I can get the names of the body approved for EMR software certification. As of today we know it is CCHIT and Drummond group. who are the others
Taheri,
SLI and ICSA were also announced: http://www.emrandehr.com/2010/12/10/two-more-onc-atcb-ehr-certification-bodies/
Info Gard also: http://www.emrandehr.com/2010/09/20/infogard-laboratories-to-start-certifying-ehr-vendors-as-an-onc-atcb/
Surescripts is an ATCB just for ePrescribing: http://www.emrandhipaa.com/emr-and-hipaa/2010/12/30/surescripts-becomes-onc-atcb-ehr-certification-body/
I hope that helps.