Section 170.555 - Certification to newer versions of certain standards(a) ONC-ACBs may certify Health IT Module(s) to a newer version of certain identified minimum standards specified at subpart B of this part, unless the Secretary prohibits the use of a newer version for certification.(b)Applicability of a newer version of a minimum standard.(1) ONC-ACBs are not required to certify Health IT Module(s) according to newer versions of standards adopted and named in subpart B of this part, unless: (i) The National Coordinator approves a newer version for use in certification and a health IT developer voluntarily elects to seek certification of its health IT in accordance with § 170.405(b)(9) or update its certified health IT to the newer version in accordance with § 170.405(b)(8) ; or(ii) The new version is incorporated by reference in § 170.299 .(2) A certified Complete EHR or certified Health IT Module may be upgraded to comply with newer versions of standards identified as minimum standards in subpart B of this part without adversely affecting its certification status, unless the Secretary prohibits the use of a newer version for certification. 77 FR 54291 , Sept. 4, 2012, as amended at 85 FR 25952 , May 1, 2020