HIE News Round Up: HHS Delays Final ONC Interoperability Rule; HIT Interoperability Disparities; and User-Initiated HIE
Welcome to the Health Information Exchange Weekly News Round Up from RosettaHealth. Each week, we will provide you with a summary of all the actionable news that hospitals, HIT vendors, ACOs, and population health providers need to be smart and effective when it comes to health information exchange.
HHS Delays Final ONC Interoperability Rule Compliance Amid COVID-19
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) announced it is extending compliance deadlines for the information blocking and health IT certification requirements in the 21st Century Cures Act.
Regional Disparities Emerge in Health IT Interoperability Success
Fifteen of the biggest US cities have high rates of health IT interoperability, but there are still notable disparities among them, according to a recent data brief from the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).
CMS Finalizes Price Transparency Rule with Self-Service Tool
CMS has released the final rule for price transparency in healthcare coverage, which aims to allow the public to have greater insight into healthcare costs in order to increase value.
User-Initiated Health Information Exchange Up Since 2011
User-initiated health information exchange (HIE) usage increased over a seven-year period across all care settings, according to a new JAMA study.
How a Directory Can Streamline Interoperability Rule Compliance
As payers and vendors scramble to comply with the interoperability rule, various nonprofits seek to streamline this interoperability process with innovative solutions, such as CAQH’s upcoming directory.
How a VA Hospital Developed an EHR COVID-19 Screening Tool
The development of an EHR-integrated COVID-19 screening tool can result in a population health tracking dashboard to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
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