Avon Health Becomes First AI-First EMR to Achieve ONC Health IT Certification

Avon Health, a leader in healthcare technology, announces that its AI-first electronic medical record (EMR) platform has received certification from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). This milestone makes Avon the first AI-first EMR to achieve this important recognition, underscoring its commitment to meeting national standards for safety, security, and interoperability.

"Achieving ONC certification is a significant step in our mission to make healthcare more efficient and effective through AI," said Maitreyee Joshi, Founder & CEO of Avon Health. "This certification ensures that our customers have access to advanced, reliable technology while meeting the regulatory requirements necessary to participate in federal incentive programs."

Why ONC Health IT Certification Matters

ONC Health IT Certification is a critical milestone that unlocks both financial incentives and compliance opportunities for healthcare organizations using Avon’s platform:

• Medicare and Medicaid Incentive Eligibility: Providers using ONC-certified Health IT can qualify for programs like the Promoting Interoperability Programs (formerly Meaningful Use), which offer financial incentives and help avoid CMS payment reductions. Without a certified system, providers risk penalties and missed reimbursement opportunities.
• Meets Regulatory and Program Participation Requirements: Many organizations—including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and large health systems—require certified systems to meet compliance standards and participate in value-based care initiatives.
• Trusted Assurance for Technology Decisions: Certification provides independent verification that Avon’s platform meets rigorous federal standards for security, interoperability, patient access, clinical decision support, and safety. This assurance is a critical factor for provider organizations evaluating and selecting health IT solutions.

Certification Criteria Achieved

Avon Health’s AI-first EMR has been certified against a comprehensive set of ONC Health IT Certification criteria. These criteria ensure that the platform meets federal requirements for clinical functionality, patient safety, data security, interoperability, and support for value-based care initiatives. Achieving certification across these categories demonstrates Avon’s commitment to delivering a modern, compliant, and future-ready health IT solution.

• Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE):
  • 170.315 (a)(1): Medications
  • 170.315 (a)(2): Laboratory
  • 170.315 (a)(3): Diagnostic Imaging
• Clinical Decision and Patient Safety:
  • 170.315 (a)(4): Drug-Drug, Drug-Allergy Interaction Checks for CPOE
  • 170.315 (b)(11): Decision Support Interventions
• Patient Data and Engagement:
  • 170.315 (a)(5): Demographics
  • 170.315 (a)(12): Family Health History
  • 170.315 (a)(14): Implantable Device List
  • 170.315 (e)(3): Patient Health Information Capture
• Transitions and Data Exchange:
  • 170.315 (b)(1): Transitions of Care
  • 170.315 (b)(10): Electronic Health Information Export
• Clinical Quality Measures:
  • 170.315 (c)(1): Record and Export
  • 170.315 (c)(2): Import and Calculate
  • 170.315 (c)(3): Report
• Privacy and Security:
  • 170.315 (d)(1): Authentication, Access Control, Authorization
  • 170.315 (d)(2): Auditable Events and Tamper-Resistance
  • 170.315 (d)(3): Audit Report(s)
  • 170.315 (d)(4): Amendments
  • 170.315 (d)(5): Automatic Access Time-out
  • 170.315 (d)(6): Emergency Access
  • 170.315 (d)(7): End-User Device Encryption
  • 170.315 (d)(8): Integrity
  • 170.315 (d)(9): Trusted Connection
  • 170.315 (d)(12): Encrypt Authentication Credentials
  • 170.315 (d)(13): Multi-Factor Authentication
• Usability and Safety:
  • 170.315 (g)(2): Automated Measure Calculation
  • 170.315 (g)(3): Safety-Enhanced Design
  • 170.315 (g)(4): Quality Management System
  • 170.315 (g)(5): Accessibility-Centered Design
  • 170.315 (g)(6): Consolidated CDA Creation Performance
• API and Data Access:
  • 170.315 (g)(7): Application Access - Patient Selection
  • 170.315 (g)(9): Application Access - All Data Request
  • 170.315 (g)(10): Standardized API for Patient and Population Services
• Direct Project:
  • 170.315 (h)(1): Direct Project

Certified Clinical Quality Measures

In addition to functional and security certifications, Avon Health’s AI-first EMR has also met certification requirements for Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs). These measures ensure the system supports evidence-based clinical practices and improves patient outcomes by tracking and reporting on key performance metrics.

• 170.315 (c)(3): CMS2 v13 — Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-up Plan