Articles by HHS/ONC/CMS Communications



What’s Happening at the ONC

Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including a one-on-one conversation on Health Policy with National Coordinator, Micky Tripathi, the upcoming quarterly Health IT Certification Program Developer Roundtable, and more!


HHS Expands TEFCA by Adding Two Additional QHINs

The ONC announced that two additional organizations—CommonWell Health Alliance and Kno2—have been designated as Qualified Health Information Networks™ (QHINs) capable of nationwide health data exchange governed by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.



Participation Continues to Grow in CMS’ ACO Initiatives in 2024

CMS announced increased participation in CMS’ accountable care organization initiatives in 2024, which will increase the quality of care for more people with Medicare. Of note, CMS is announcing that 19 newly formed ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program are participating in new, permanent payment option beginning in 2024…


Reminder: MIPS 2023 Data Submission is Open

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opened data submission for Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians who participated in the 2023 performance year of the Quality Payment Program. Data can be submitted and updated until 8:00 p.m. ET on April 1, 2024.