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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Issues Newsletter

Jun 9, 2026

Weekly Newsletter ONC

SPOTLIGHT

 

6 Days Remain to Submit to the KidneyX Empower Challenge

The KidneyX EMPOWER Challenge is accepting submissions until Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET!  We are seeking practical solutions to remove barriers to living kidney donation, addressing the behavioral, economic, and logistical friction points.  Submit your solution today →

Highlights

Comment on the 2026 SVAP Today

The public comment period for the 2026 Standards Version Advancement Process (SVAP) is open through June 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.  The SVAP allows Certified Health IT developers to update their Health IT Modules to newer versions of standards and provide these updates to their customers.
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NEW DATE & TIME – The Future of AI in Clinical Care

Join HHS leadership on June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET for a discussion on the Department’s request for information on accelerating the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care.
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USCDI+ Sickle Cell Disease Version 1 – Request for Public Input

The draft data elements for USCDI+ Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Diagnosis and Emergency Care are now available for public comment.  The data element lists aim to improve SCD diagnoses and emergency care and include input from experts and other interested parties.  Please submit all feedback by July 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
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Join Us for the Next ONC Health IT Certification Developer Roundtable

Developers, join the next ONC Health IT Certification Program Developer Roundtable on July 1, 2026.  During this meeting, you’ll hear discussions tailored for the health IT developer community on topics such as Certification Program updates, upcoming certification deadlines, and developer requirements.
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Partner Highlights

Health Sector Publishes Framework AI Cybersecurity Governance

The Cybersecurity Working Group of the Health Sector Coordinating Council has published a guide to help healthcare organizations establish cyber governance frameworks for secure AI implementation.  The guide addresses unique cybersecurity and privacy challenges as the health industry adopts AI across clinical and operational use cases.
Read the guide →

Updated eCQM Specifications and Implementation Resources for 2027 Reporting/Performance Period Available

CMS has posted the electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) specifications for the 2027 reporting/performance period for hospital - inpatient, hospital - outpatient, and eligible clinician quality reporting programs.  CMS updates the specifications annually to align with current clinical guidelines and code systems, so they remain relevant and actionable within the clinical care setting.  Measures will not be eligible for 2027 reporting unless and until they are proposed and finalized through notice-and-comment rulemaking for each applicable program.
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TEFCA RCE Monthly Informational Call

Third Tuesday of each month | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
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HITAC Meetings

Annual Report Workgroup
Wed, June 10 — 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Mon, June 22 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Mon, July 20 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
Annual Report Workgroup
Thu, July 30 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT  Details
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