Federal Register #2026-06284

HHS Reorganizes Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

This notice announces an organizational change within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically affecting the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC): - The reorganization eliminates the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy role and restores ONC as a singular office within HHS. - The updated structure includes: - Immediate Office - Office of Programs and Implementation - Office of Standards, Certification, and Analysis - The notice clarifies the functions and responsibilities of ONC leadership and staff. - ONC's mission is reaffirmed to advance health information technology interoperability and policy coordination across HHS and other federal agencies. - No procurement, OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned in this notice. - No contract or award action is associated with this announcement.

Description

This notice announces a reorganization within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that reverses the creation of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy role and restores the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as a singularly titled office. It details the updated organizational structure, functions, and delegations of authority for ONC, including the roles of the Immediate Office, Office of Programs and Implementation, and Office of Standards, Certification, and Analysis. The notice clarifies the responsibilities of key leadership positions and the scope of ONC's mission to advance health information technology interoperability and policy coordination across HHS and other federal agencies.

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