AHIMA June 2, 2020
Through a combination of public and private sector efforts, the health information underlying our healthcare system has undergone digital transformation, leading to great promise for better informed and safer care, increased individual engagement in health, and improved efficiency. However, the two main streams of health data the system relies on—administrative and clinical—have developed on separate trajectories, use different technical standards, and are not yet easily integrated. This reality leads to less than ideal consumer experiences, significant provider burden, and excessive administrative costs. Delays in care and missing information also can lead to adverse outcomes for patients.1
These challenges have recently caught the attention of federal policymakers. This spring, two federal agencies joined forces in releasing a report on how to...
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