ONC - Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT

To create systemic improvements in health and care through access, exchange, and use of data.

ONC is at the forefront of the federal government’s efforts to make health information digitally accessible for all individuals and communities.

96%

of U.S. non-federal acute care hospitals engaged in electronically sending care records. (source)

80%

of non-federal acute care hospitals participate or plan to participate in TEFCA, according to a 2025 survey. (source)

65%

of individuals nationally were offered and accessed their online medical records or patient portal in 2024. (source)

In Focus

ONC is focused on building an affordable, patient-centered healthcare system where health data flows and innovation flourishes.

Data Liquidity:
Ensuring patients and healthcare providers have safe, secure access to health data so it can be used whenever and wherever it is needed.
TEFCA USCDI Information Blocking
Access & Affordability:
Promoting health IT standards and certification criteria that seeks to make care more accessible and affordable for all Americans.
Real-Time Prescription Benefits Electronic Prior Authorization Behavioral Health
Technology Evolution:
Fostering an open, interoperable, AI-ready health data ecosystem that encourages entrepreneurship, drives innovation, and secures American leadership in digital health.
Artificial Intelligence ONC Health IT Certification Program Standards Advancement