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Revision as of 20:52, 17 October 2025
Overview
The ONC Certification deadline is December 31, 2025, and OpenEMR needs a community investment of $160,000 to fund the development, testing, and fees that keeps OpenEMR certified for everyone.
Thousands of practices depend on certified OpenEMR. Meeting certification requirements ensures they stay:
✓ Compliant with federal standards
✓ Interoperable with other systems
✓ Free from vendor lock-in
✓ Able to innovate and grow
SUPPORT open healthcare
EMPOWER development
INNOVATE together
CONTRIBUTE NOW
2025 ONC Certification Standards
AI and Decision Support Transparency: Implementing disclosure requirements for predictive algorithms and clinical decision support
USCDI Version 3 Support: Expanding data elements to include enhanced patient demographics and social determinants of health
Enhanced Interoperability: Improving FHIR APIs and bulk data access capabilities
Real World Testing: Ongoing validation and performance reporting
Information Blocking Compliance: Ensuring transparent data access policies
Why Certification Matters
For Practices
✓ Federal Compliance (MIPS, quality programs)
✓ Interoperability with hospitals, labs, pharmacies
✓ Patient trust and data security
✓ Ability to participate in value-based care
For the Community
✓ Freedom from vendor lock-in
✓ Control over practice data
✓ Predictable, transparent costs
✓ Community-driven innovation
For Healthcare
✓ Competition against proprietary monopolies
✓ Accessibility for underserved communities
✓ Innovation without corporate gatekeeping
✓ Open standards benefitting everyone
Forums and Discussion
Funding and Sponsors
Barometer
Required to Pay for Testing and Certification -
Required to support development efforts and timely delivery - $200,000
| $25,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 |
| $25,000 | $50,000 |
- Legend Description:
- Funds Raised - Funds raised.
- Not Funded - Unfunded Goal.
- Expended Funds - Funds that have been spent.
- Funds Contracted Out - Funds that have been contracted out.
Fund Drive for ONC Certification
- Help OpenEMR obtain Certification by donating here.
For lower processing fees please email hello@open-emr.org for wire transfer instructions.
Major sponsors
- OpenHealthIT Ireland
