§ 170.550 Health IT Module certification.

(a) Certification scope. When certifying Health IT Module(s), an ONC–ACB must certify in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary at subpart C of this part.

(b) Health IT product scope options. An ONC–ACB must provide the option for an Health IT Module(s) to be certified solely to the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary at subpart C of this part.

(c) Gap certification. An ONC–ACB may provide the option for and perform gap certification of previously certified Health IT Module(s).

(d) Upgrades and enhancements. An ONC–ACB may provide an updated certification to a previously certified Health IT Module(s).

(e) Standards updates. ONC–ACBs must provide an option for certification of Health IT Modules consistent with § 171.405(b)(7) or (8) to any one or more of the criteria referenced in § 170.405(a) based on newer versions of standards included in the criteria which have been approved by the National Coordinator for use in certification.

(f) [Reserved]

(g) Health IT module dependent criteria. When certifying a Health IT Module to the 2015 Edition health IT certification criteria, an ONC–ACB must certify the Health IT Module in accordance with the certification criteria at:

(1) Section 170.315(g)(3) if the Health IT Module is presented for certification to one or more listed certification criteria in § 170.315(g)(3);

(2) Section 170.315(g)(4);