170.401—Applicability.

This subpart establishes the processes that applicants for ONC-ATCB status must follow to be granted ONC-ATCB status by the National Coordinator, the processes the National Coordinator will follow when assessing applicants and granting ONC-ATCB status, the requirements that ONC-ATCBs must follow to remain in good standing, and the requirements of ONC-ATCBs for testing and certifying Complete EHRs and/or EHR Modules in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary in subpart C of this part.