ONC Health IT Testing & Certification

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Overview

Leidos is honored to be authorized by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) to provide comprehensive pre-certification testing and post-certification reporting services under the ONC Health IT Certification Program. Our approach focuses on building long-term partnerships with health IT developers to support the successful achievement and continuous maintenance of their certified health IT products.

An Leidos ONC-ACB certificate indicates that your health IT meets the stringent criteria for technological capability, functionality, interoperability, and security set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support various programs and initiatives.

The ONC Health IT Certification Program, established in 2010, has continuously advanced the standards for secure, interoperable, and patient-centered health technology. Building on more than a decade of foundational work, the program evolves annually to enhance patient care and safety and to ensure equitable access to electronic health information for patients, clinicians, hospitals, and all members of a patient’s care team.

In 2024, Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability 1 (HTI-1) marked a significant next step in this evolution, establishing clear national expectations for seamless electronic health information exchange, transparency, and data-driven innovation.

Building on this, HTI-2, through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), created a nationwide infrastructure for trusted, secure health data exchange—ensuring patient information can reliably follow individuals wherever they receive care.

HTI-3 strengthened patient privacy, refining information blocking regulations and introducing the Protecting Care Access Exception to safeguard sensitive health information, including reproductive health.

Effective October 2025, HTI-4 advances patient engagement and data interoperability with six new certification criteria covering electronic prior authorization, e-prescribing, APIs, and payer data exchange. These updates enhance the accessibility and usability of health information across the care continuum.

Together, HTI-1 through HTI-4 represent the ongoing evolution of the ONC Health IT Certification Program—driving interoperability, reinforcing privacy, and enabling a more connected, patient-centered healthcare ecosystem. Leidos’ extensive experience in ONC testing and certification maintenance ensures organizations can confidently navigate these updates as part of the official certification process, reflecting industry-leading expertise.

Our Capabilities

ONC Testing and Certification Services

• Testing Navigation Services: our team provides comprehensive support to our clients to determine readiness for testing based on their goals.
• Official ONC Criteria Testing: through testing attestations, documentation evaluations, and live demonstrations tailored to our client’s specific scope to meet their unique business needs.
• Certification Navigation Services: our team assists our clients in becoming familiar with and beginning to prepare for the ongoing ONC Maintenance of Certification requirements.
• Ongoing ASTP/ONC Conditions and Maintenance of Certification:
  • Quarterly Adaptations and Updates requirements
  • Health IT updates including
    • Standards Version Advancement Process (SVAP)
  • Semi-annual Certification Attestation Reporting
  • Insights Condition Reporting
  • Real World Testing (RWT)
  • Ongoing compliance and surveillance 

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Our Approach

We believe the testing and certification process should be a partnership for the life of our client’s health IT. Our team has an expansive testing, evaluation, certification and healthcare background employing proven methodologies and expertise to help optimize health IT testing and certification engagements with our clients.

We are one of a select few entities that is a trusted partner designated as an ONC Authorized Testing Laboratory (ONC-ATL) and ONC Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), offering our clients a turnkey menu of support through the entire lifecycle of their testing and certification process.

Our ONC-ATL is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP, Lab Code 200427-0), and our ONC-ACB is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB, Accreditation ID# 9043), ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC standards.

Information about our ONC Health IT Certification Program and evaluation and review procedures, rules and procedures for granting, for maintaining, for extending or reducing the scope of, for suspending, for withdrawing or for refusing certification; general information on the fees charged to applicants and to clients; description of the rights and duties of applicants and clients, including requirements, restrictions or limitations on the use of the Leidos ONC-ACB’s name or seal and the ONC Certified Health IT Certification mark and on the ways of referring to the certification granted; information about procedures for handling complaints and appeal and annual surveillance plan is available upon request.

For information on the means by which the Leidos ONC-ACB obtains financial support please visit: Leidos Financials.

Why Partner with Leidos

At Leidos, our team of Subject Matter Experts brings extensive experience in ONC Testing and Certification, software development, and healthcare regulatory compliance. Our deep understanding of ONC criteria, standards, and regulations allows us to develop tailored strategies for effective testing and certification that align with your specific needs and priorities. With our comprehensive expertise, we are your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of healthcare IT certification.

For further insights, read Volume 2 White Paper, Elevating Healthcare Interoperability: The Next Chapter of ONC Health IT Certification.

At Leidos, our top priority is delivering services that precisely align with your unique requirements. This ensures that you acquire only what is truly essential for your business goals. This proven approach not only trims costs and timelines but also forms the bedrock of a lasting partnership.

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Proven Success

With a legacy spanning more than two decades of demonstrated IT industry success, Leidos Accreditation Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) teams continue to reinforce our significant contributions as a frontrunner. We take immense pride in leading the industry not only in terms of volume but also in nurturing long-term partnerships, all while showcasing our widely recognized expertise. Our AT&E lab stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, with a history of effectively certifying over 1,500 IT products across several diverse IT fields.

Notably, the year 2022 marked the inauguration of our ONC Health IT Certification Program – a pivotal stride that not only underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring IT security and fostering innovation but also exemplifies our dynamic advocacy for the progress of health IT within the domain of the ONC Health IT Certification Program.

As a distinguished HIMSS North American Corporate Member Diamond, Leidos proudly embodies our unwavering commitment to reshaping the landscape of global health and wellness through information and technology. This steadfast dedication enriches our collaborations, fostering deeper connections. Moreover, our resolute advocacy for health IT standards and regulations plays a vital role in advancing patient safety and elevating the IT industry ecosystem to new heights.