Just like your daily routine, some tasks in the Health IT world come around again and again. As we roll into another season of attestations, it's time to check key certification maintenance requirements to keep your EHR squeaky clean. Here’s what’s coming up shortly:

CHPL Bi-Annual Attestation – Due April 30, 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, the submission window opens for Health IT developers to complete their bi-annual attestation via the Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL). Certified developers must attest through their ONC-Authorized Certification Bodies (ONC-ACBs) before the deadline on April 30, 2025. This attestation is crucial for confirming ongoing compliance with certification requirements.

If you are using MeldRx or MyMipsScore, we will cover the attestations related to ONC-certified MeldRx and MyMipsScore modules. However, you’ll still need to complete the attestation for the modules checked on your CHPL listing.

For questions about attestation requirements or CHPL registration, reach out to your ONC-ACB. You can also reference these official ONC guides:

2. Quarterly EHR Update Attestation – Ongoing

On a more frequent cycle, the quarterly EHR update attestation ensures transparency regarding any modifications, complaints, or nonconformities related to certified products. At the end of each quarter, your ONC-ACB will send out an attestation report template with instructions and a submission deadline.

EHRs and modular Health IT developers must complete and submit these reports via their ONC-ACB’s preferred method to help track updates and maintain compliance with ONC Certification Program requirements.

If you are using MeldRx or MyMipsScore, we will cover the attestations related to ONC-certified MeldRx and MyMipsScore modules. But, you’ll still need to complete the attestation for the modules checked on your CHPL listing.

3. Beyond Attestation: Key Compliance Areas to Watch

Staying on top of attestations is only one part of maintaining your EHR certification. To truly keep your certification squeaky clean, make sure you're also meeting ONC/ASTP’s evolving compliance standards in the areas listed below.

If you are using ONC-certified modules MeldRx and MyMipsScore, we cover many of these requirements for you.

a. Information Blocking Compliance

Patient Data Access: Our certified (g)(10) module ensures that patients can access their data on demand, as required by ONC’s Information Blocking regulations and MIPS Promoting Interoperability requirement for the “Provide Patient Access” measure.
Regulatory Readiness: Implement policies and procedures to prevent information blocking, reducing compliance risks.

b. Assurances and Certification Maintenance – Full (b)(10) Support

Certified (b)(10) Module: Our (b)(10) module fully complies with ONC requirements for the storage and export of Electronic Health Information (EHI), ensuring seamless data portability and compliance.
Attestation Support: We provide expert assistance in preparing and submitting attestations, helping developers demonstrate compliance with ONC/ASTP’s evolving regulations.

c. API Compliance – Full (g)(10) Support

FHIR-Based API Compliance: Ensure your FHIR-based (g)(10) APIs meet ONC’s interoperability and security standards.
Third-Party App Integration and Security: Validate and document API security to support seamless third-party app access while maintaining compliance.

d. Real World Test Plan and Results

Testing and Reporting Compliance: Darena supports the Real-World Test Plans and Results covered by the ONC-certified modules, MeldRx and MyMipsScore, helping Certified Health IT Developers fulfill their ONC obligations.
Ongoing Optimization: Use Real-World Test results to enhance your technology, ensuring compliance and improved system performance.

Reduce Your Burden with Darena’s MeldRx and MyMipsScore Certified Modules

Darena offers certified modules that significantly reduce the ongoing maintenance for EHRs. By leveraging our pre-certified (b)(10), (c)(1-3), and (g)(10) solutions, EHRs can:

Eliminate the complexity of maintaining compliance with evolving ONC requirements.
Offload regulatory and technical updates while staying aligned with certification conditions.
Ensure seamless interoperability and data exchange without the need for extensive in-house development.

Stay Ahead of the Cycle

These compliance steps may feel routine, but staying on top of them protects your certification and keeps your EHR system audit ready. Mark your calendars, check your inboxes, and ensure your certification remains in good standing. To maintain your Base-EHR certification, you would require the (b)(11) certified module. We will keep you posted ahead of time when the CHPL attestation for this one is around the corner.

Whether your EHR serves specialty-specific customers or is home-grown to address the specific needs of your healthcare organization, partnering with Darena Solutions enables you to focus on innovation and user experience. We will take care of your certification-related actions.