Lexology June 25, 2020
McGuireWoods LLP

On June 23, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of the Office of Burden Reduction and Health Informatics. The new office aims to ease healthcare providers’ regulatory and administrative burdens by reducing unnecessary regulation and increasing efficiencies such as the use of health informatics.

While it remains unclear what direct and substantive impact the new office will have on healthcare providers and other healthcare entities, the move stresses CMS’ longer-term commitment to improving efficiency in healthcare. Stakeholders should look for opportunities to provide input as the new office develops its strategies and policy initiatives.

What is the Office of Burden Reduction and Health Informatics and how does it relate to ongoing government efforts?

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