HealthsystemCIO.com April 5, 2023
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are revolutionizing healthcare data exchange by enabling seamless, secure, and efficient sharing of data among payors, providers, and patients. With the passage of the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule, the healthcare industry is about to be positioned for a massive shift toward API-based data exchange. The rule aims to promote interoperability between different healthcare systems and payors by allowing patients and members to access their health data more efficiently and making it easier for providers to share information.
The rule also requires healthcare organizations to use APIs to make data available to patients and third-party apps. By implementing these requirements, the CMS hopes to improve patient’s overall quality of care and increase transparency in...