WEDI Member Position Advisory (MPA Event): HTI-5 NPRM: Reducing Health IT Burdens, Updating Information Blocking Requirements, and Advancing FHIR-Based APIs

The WEDI MPA process is designed to solicit WEDI member input on topical issues, public and private sector proposals, government regulations, or requests for information (RFI). The process is designed to advice the WED Board of Directors as it develops the official WEDI response. 

For information on the proposed rule, please refer to the information here- https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-29/pdf/2025-23896.pdf 

This proposed rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding Health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and certification programs for health information technology, and information blocking. This proposed rule seeks to reduce burden, offer flexibility to both developers and providers, and support innovation through the removal and revisions of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions. This proposed rule also seeks to address reported misuse and abuse of information blocking definitions and exceptions.