Healthcare Finance News December 13, 2023
The HTI-1 final rule advances patient access, interoperability and standards, says HHS.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, today finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule.
This follows the release of the HTI-1 proposed rule in April. The HTI-1 final rule advances patient access, interoperability and standards, said HHS.
WHAT’S THE IMPACT
One of the areas of focus is algorithm transparency, with the agency saying the rule establishes first-of-its-kind transparency requirements for artificial intelligence and other predictive algorithms that are part of certified health IT. ONC-certified health IT supports the care delivered by more than 96% of...