HHS has introduced the HTI-2 proposed rule to enhance health data interoperability. The proposed rule includes updated certification criteria focusing on standards-based APIs to improve health data interoperability. Key elements align public health IT with the CDC and payer-oriented IT...
Pathways to Governing AI Technologies in Healthcare
As AI technologies in healthcare grow, professionals in the field are worried about the regulations needed to support its increased use. With growing aspirations of how AI can be used to improve the patient and provider experience, regulations must be...
AI governance through the patient’s lens
As artificial intelligence (AI) widens its influence across a variety of industries around the world, healthcare is no exception. While feelings are mixed, many patients are expressing their concerns surrounding the use of AI in their continuum of care. Older...
AHA, MGMA say provider penalties in info blocking final rule are ‘excessive’
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) have spoken out against the final rule on information-blocking disincentives from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The AHA and MGMA believe that the new disincentives...
How To Stop Abuses In Patient Health Data Exchange
The misuse of patient health data is a concern in the marketplace, becoming more lucrative and widespread every year. While there are a number of regulations and data privacy rules in place by HIPAA to protect patients and their health...
HHS Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Health Care Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a rule on June 24, establishing penalties for hospitals, health systems, and clinicians that block patient information exchange. Key penalties include loss of status as a meaningful EHR user, MIPS-eligible...
The Government of Canada introduces the Connected Care for Canadians Act
In an effort to provide Canadians with increased access to their medical records, the Minister of Health introduced Bill C-72 the Connected Care for Canadians Act. This bill aims to help Canada’s national health system move in a more connected...
Interoperable Exchange of Patient Health Information Among U.S. Hospitals: 2023
Seamless and interoperable information exchange across healthcare organizations is crucial for providing clinicians with timely and relevant patient information, essential for their decision-making. ONC has tracked hospitals' overall engagement in the four domains of interoperable exchange since 2014 to examine...
Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022
During recent years, the use of online portals to access health records and communicate with providers has significantly increased. This increase has enabled patients to closely interact with their EHR data during their health journey (such adherence to a care...
Have EHRs been good for healthcare?
Fifteen years after the HITECH Act was passed, health system leaders are very confident in the value of EHRs, even with the challenges they’ve faced over the years. Concerns have moved to improving data sharing and connectivity between clinicians and...
What Providers Can Expect for Information Blocking Enforcement
At Greenlight as we continue to support patients' right of access, we are getting records moving and increasing liquidity to the benefit of patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and insurance carriers. This article is of interest to providers as it offers...
Integrated Televisits Now Available on Pattern Health’s Next-Gen Clinical Trial Platform
Pattern’s latest release enables a more streamlined experience for participants, providers, and research teams. The new functionality accommodates all varieties of virtual interactions, from remote eConsent visits to medical appointments.