HealthIT Answers May 11, 2024
By Dr. Melinda Kidder DHA, MSN, RN, ONC
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, nurses are at the forefront of patient care, witnessing firsthand the impact of transformative initiatives and regulatory updates. ONC’s HTI-1 final rule is a catalyst for change, ushering in a new era for health IT. In this blog post, we take a look from a nursing perspective at the promises, challenges, and potential HTI-1 implementation holds for patient care.
HTI-1 was published as part of ONC’s broader effort to advance interoperability, improve patient access to health information, and reduce information blocking. For nurses, this rule represents a significant shift in how we engage with technology to deliver care efficiently and collaboratively.
Promises and Opportunities
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