by Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee

The current administration has made deregulation a central policy priority, aiming to reduce burden and costs in as many sectors of the economy as possible, including health care. This is exemplified by the January 2025 Executive Order 14192: Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, which requires federal agencies to eliminate ten regulations for each new one introduced. 

As the trade association for health IT developers, we believe that smart deregulation should focus on removing outdated, redundant, and low-value requirements with ASTP/ONC and CMS playing a role more focused on driving improvements in standardized interoperability and health data exchange. Health IT regulation should support—not hinder—the industry’s collective ability to deliver safe, effective, and innovative technology solutions, without compromising the progress made or devaluing the investments in health IT over the last fifteen years. As always, we remain committed to working alongside federal agencies within the construct of a regulatory environment that benefits providers, developers, and—most importantly—patients.