Dear Secretary Kennedy, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions To Unleash Prosperity," proposed rule. APhA has provided multiple comments recommending ASTP/ONC take action to remove regulatory barriers for pharmacists and pharmacies to provide care, as Dr. Oz recently stated, "at the height of their licensure." Dr. Oz also asked, "Why don't we use pharmacists better?" APhA represents pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all practice settings, including but not limited to community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, specialty pharmacies, community health centers, physician offices, ambulatory clinics, managed care organizations, hospice settings, and government facilities. Our members strive to improve medication use, advance patient care, and enhance public health. Full comments are attached.
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Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions To Unleash Prosperity
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Feb 27, 2026· Comment from American Pharmacists Association, HHS-ONC-2025-0005, HHS-ONC-2025-0005-0001, 2025-23896· HHS-ONC-2025-0005-0163
Abstract
This proposed rule focuses on deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding Health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and certification programs for health information technology, and information blocking. This proposed rule seeks to reduce burden, offer flexibility to both developers and providers, and support innovation through the removal and revisions of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions. This proposed rule also seeks to address reported misuse and abuse of information blocking definitions and exceptions.
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