What is an ONC-authorized testing and certification body?
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) authorized six organizations to perform complete electronic health record (EHR) and/or EHR module testing and certification. These six organizations are known as ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies (ONC-ATCB). Certification of an EHR by an ATCB signifies the EHR is capable of supporting providers’ efforts to meet the goals and objectives of meaningful use. The Certified HIT Product List 
provides an authoritative, comprehensive listing of certified EHRs and EHR modules.
For more information on certified EHRs and the EHR certification process, see Certification Process for EHR Technologies.
Implementing EHRs – Selecting or Upgrading to a Certified EHR
Timing of the Vendor Selection Process
There are several different options for how you might select a vendor. Some practices go through the planning electronic health record (EHR)...
Timing & Basics
After you assess your electronic health record (EHR) needs, set EHR goals, make key decision about must-have EHR capabilities, and narrow the vendor field, you should draft a...
The Basics
A complex health care system requires diverse electronic health record (EHR) products. Interoperability refers to the architecture or standards that make it possible for diverse...
Key Factors to Consider
The following are several considerations for electronic health record (EHR) vendor comparison that Regional Extension Centers (RECs) have found useful. Consider these...
When selecting an electronic health record (EHR) system, pay special attention to the type of provider and market that each vendor typically serves, as well as the amount of support a vendor provides...
The Certified HIT Product List
The Certified HIT Product List (CHPL) provides the authoritative, comprehensive listing of complete electronic health records (EHRs) and EHR modules that have been...
Factors to Consider in Contract Negotiations
To avoid costly mistakes, make sure to consider the following factors when negotiating your vendor contract.1,2 Contract negotiation is a critical...
The good news is that there are plenty of options. In fact, there are over 440 complete Certified EHR products for the ambulatory market. Consequently, the selection process can take time. The...
Certified electronic health records (EHRs) are EHRs that have been tested and certified under the Temporary Certification Program maintained by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
Timing of the Vendor Selection Process
There are several different options for how you might select a vendor. Some practices go through the planning electronic health record (EHR)...
Timing & Basics
After you assess your electronic health record (EHR) needs, set EHR goals, make key decision about must-have EHR capabilities, and narrow the vendor field, you should draft a...
The Basics
A complex health care system requires diverse electronic health record (EHR) products. Interoperability refers to the architecture or standards that make it possible for diverse...
Key Factors to Consider
The following are several considerations for electronic health record (EHR) vendor comparison that Regional Extension Centers (RECs) have found useful. Consider these...
When selecting an electronic health record (EHR) system, pay special attention to the type of provider and market that each vendor typically serves, as well as the amount of support a vendor provides...
The Certified HIT Product List
The Certified HIT Product List (CHPL) provides the authoritative, comprehensive listing of complete electronic health records (EHRs) and EHR modules that have been...
Factors to Consider in Contract Negotiations
To avoid costly mistakes, make sure to consider the following factors when negotiating your vendor contract.1,2 Contract negotiation is a critical...
The good news is that there are plenty of options. In fact, there are over 440 complete Certified EHR products for the ambulatory market. Consequently, the selection process can take time. The...
Certified electronic health records (EHRs) are EHRs that have been tested and certified under the Temporary Certification Program maintained by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
