§ 170.501 Applicability.

(a) This subpart establishes the processes that applicants for ONC–ACB status must follow to be granted ONC–ACB status by the National Coordinator; the processes the National Coordinator will follow when assessing applicants and granting ONC–ACB status; the requirements that ONC–ACBs must follow to maintain ONC–ACB status; and the requirements of ONC–ACBs for certifying Health IT Module(s), and other types of health IT in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary in subpart C of this part.