MedCity News January 27, 2020
The proposed rule would make it easier for patients to obtain and share their health records. EHR giant Epic Systems raised concerns over the proposed rule, while competitor Cerner said it was fully in support.
Health IT companies remain divided over a proposed rule by the department of Health and Human Services to make it easier for patients to share health information. The rule is currently in front of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is expected to be finalized in February.
Epic Systems, one of the largest electronic health record vendors by market share, has remained a prominent holdout since HHS rolled out the proposed rule a year ago. The company’s concerns are centered around health apps’...