ASTP/ONC's HTI-5 proposal explicitly discusses automated access to EHI and potentially autonomous AI systems.

Provenance

First verified

2025-12-22

Source updated

2026-06-26

Revision state

Version 1.1 records the September 3, 2026 re-verification and June 26 source update and makes explicit that HTI-5 remains proposed with comments closed and is not adopted law or authorization.

Last verified

2026-09-03

Status

Proposed rule · comment period closed 2026-02-27 · not final

Freshness

Current

Version

1.1

Fingerprint

3a5d5c7f12420de8

Change sensitivity

Very high

Evidence limits

HTI-5 remains proposed. It is not adopted law, a current certification requirement, permission to access EHI, or authorization for autonomous AI; final language may differ materially.

Primary source

https://healthit.gov/resources/health-data-technology-and-interoperability-astp-onc-deregulatory-actions-to-unleash-prosperity-hti-5-proposed-rule/

Related signals

• SIG-2026-024 — ASTP/ONC HTI-5 proposal explicitly contemplates automated and autonomous AI access to electronic health information