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ASTP — Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT
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Better Health Enabled by Data
Harnessing the power of health data and technology to improve patient outcomes and transform the healthcare system.
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Our Mission
To create systemic improvements in health and care through access, exchange, and use of data.
ASTP 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.
80%
of non-federal acute care hospitals participate or plan to participate in TEFCA, according to a 2025 survey.
65%
of individuals nationally were offered and accessed their online medical records or patient portal in 2024.
In Focus
ASTP Strategic Priorities
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Interoperability
ASTP leads nationwide interoperability efforts and partnerships that deliver more effective, patient-centered care.
Information Sharing
ASTP advances HHS priorities for increasing patients' access to health information and promotes safer, more coordinated care for everyone.
Information Blocking · HHS Disincentives for Health Care Providers
Standards
ASTP establishes a common foundation for standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria for health IT that is vital for improving healthcare experiences.
Policy
ASTP transforms the health care system by establishing standards, regulations, and policies that benefit patients, clinicians, payers, and others.
Policy · Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Rules
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