Why Prior Auth API Certification Matters Now
ONC’s new Prior Authorization API criteria (g.31–g.33) are essential for developers preparing their products to support CMS reporting beginning in the 2027 performance year. At that point, clinicians, hospitals and
Understanding the Enforcement Discretion for eCR Certification
In January 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. The order directs federal agencies to scale back regulatory costs in cases where compliance investments
ASTP ONC RWT Enforcement Discretion
ONC Enforcement Discretion for 2026 RWT Plan Submission Offers Flexibility, but Value Remains in Participation On June 30, 2025, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/ Office of the National Coordinator
Temporary Enforcement Pause on Most Insights Requirements
In March 2025, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) (collectively, ASTP/ONC) announced that they will pause enforcement
Drummond Issues Updated Certificates
In accordance with the HTI-1 Final Rule, the ONC has determined that the ongoing maintenance of the “edition” naming convention will no longer be enforced, including the cessation of adopting
Recent Cyberattack is a Sobering Reminder to Stay Vigilant
A leading healthcare technology & business solutions company was recently targeted by a notorious ransomware group, resulting in the group demanding a significant ransom to restore the company’s services online.
EPCS 12 Year Anniversary
Drummond has achieved a significant milestone this August 2024, marking 12 years of expertise in conducting DEA-approved audits for EPCS (electronic prescribing of controlled substances) applications and pharmacy systems handling
HTI-1 Final Rule
On December 13th, 2023, the HTI-1 Proposed Rule was ratified into the HTI-1 Final Rule bringing forth a new cohort of HTI-1 requirements primed to impact the compliance landscape over
Review of the EPCS Security Criteria & Understanding Processing Integrity
The Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) security criteria are implemented to ensure the secure electronic transmission of prescription information and maintain processing integrity. The concept of processing integrity signifies