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/
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
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,
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
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)
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
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
DEA Announcement on Transfer of Controlled Substance Prescriptions
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently issued an announcement concerning the transfer of controlled substance prescriptions for initial filling. This change, effective August 28, gives
Quarterly and Semi-Annual Attestation Due in October
Mark your calendars! The semi-annual attestation window for Health IT developers will open on October 1, 2023, on the ONC Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL)