Welcome to the Health Information Technology 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 HIT and health information exchange.  

How Regulatory Changes Have Impacted Interoperability in 2024

There’s been significant regulatory actions impacting the healthcare space this year with federal agencies unveiling many new rules that promise to address major problem points that rankle providers and payers, as highlighted in this Health Data Management article.

LEAP in Health IT Awards Focus on AI and Behavioral Health

HHS, through the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, has announced two awards totaling $2 million under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects in Health Information Technology funding opportunity.

Interoperability in Healthcare Moving Forward Despite Challenges

Confusion around CMS' final rules around health data interoperability has been a challenge, yet the industry continues to advance seamless data exchange, as highlighted in this recent Healthcare Finance article.

Adopting Uniform National Provider Directory Standards Will Promote Interoperability

To better support the 90 percent of U.S. hospitals that participate in Direct Secure Messaging, DirectTrust is currently executing a multi-year project (the Directory Improvement Initiative) to expand and update its own directory, which could serve as a template for ongoing federal efforts.

DirectTrust Announces Launch of New Cybersecurity Workgroup

Last week, DirectTrust announced the formation of the DirectTrust Cybersecurity Workgroup, a collaborative initiative designed to bring together healthcare industry professionals to tackle pressing cybersecurity issues. 

House Panel Advances Bill to Extend Medicare’s Telehealth Flexibilities, Setting Up December Talks

Last week, a House committee advanced legislation that would extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities and a home hospital program adopted during the pandemic, the final step before the bills face a vote by the full House of Representatives.

CommonWell Health Alliance Welcomes Labcorp as Newest Member

Last week, CommonWell Health Alliance announced that Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, as one of its newest members in the ongoing journey to advance interoperability and improve health outcomes for patients across the United States.

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