Preparing for Certification with Drummond
For many health IT developers, ASTP/ONC certification is a major milestone, confirming that a product meets federal Health IT Certification Program requirements. What often surprises teams is how structured the
How the HTI-5 Proposed Rule Affects ASTP/ONC Certification
In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: commonly referred to as HTI-5. The proposal represents one of the most
The Hidden Costs of Fast Compliance
The compliance community has been paying close attention to a recent article detailing allegations that a platform offering a fast, low-cost path to SOC 2 and HIPAA readiness may have
ONC Certification Explained: Who Does What and Why It Matters
Here is something that surprises many health IT developers: The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) does not actually
SCRIPT 2023 and EPCS Certification FAQs
SCRIPT 2023 has been on the radar for a while. Most teams working in e-prescribing know it is coming, know the January 1, 2028 deadline exists, and have a general
Don’t Be the Next Cautionary Tale in Healthcare Security
Researchers at mobile security firm Oversecured scanned ten Android mental health apps with a combined 14.7 million downloads on Google Play. What they found should make any HIT developer uncomfortable:
Annual Penetration Testing Is a Business Advantage
Two companies. Same industry. Same regulatory requirements. Both conduct penetration testing. One does it when an auditor requires it. The other does it every year, as part of their internal
Implementing SCRIPT 2023: A Practical Guide for Developers
SCRIPT 2023 represents a major shift in how e-prescribing data is structured and exchanged. Understanding what is new in the standard is important, but for vendors, it is only the
SCRIPT 2023: Key Enhancements Vendors Need to Know
SCRIPT Standard 2023011 delivers one of the most significant updates to e-prescribing in years, introducing structural and functional changes that strengthen interoperability, elevate data accuracy, and support more clinically relevant