DOTmed December 28, 2020
As the healthcare industry bids farewell to 2020, we do so with a humbled heart and determined spirit. The pandemic has raised numerous patient care and system-wide challenges, and industry stakeholders have worked tirelessly to meet them. While managing COVID-19 has rightfully been this year’s predominant concern, other areas will also demand attention in 2021. New federal rules on interoperability and patient access to data will influence the way providers and patients interact with data, while concerns about privacy, security, and price transparency will continue to evolve. Furthermore, 2021 will bring a new outlook on operationalizing social determinants of health (SDOH) data, bringing a deeper understanding of its applications and effectiveness. Health disparities in the U.S. are staggering, and we...