HealthLeaders Media April 28, 2021
Micky Tripathi gets into details about sharing patient records, clarifies April 5 and December 2022 compliance rules, and more.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– In December 2022, connectivity between electronic health records will get simplified from each EHR’s API to a FHIR interface in standardized data elements.
– USCDI standardization will also accelerate consumers’ ability to download their records into personal health apps they control.
– While the HHS OIG prepares to enforce the penalty phase of rule, ONC is prepared to wield the power of EHR decertification.
– Providers should “think strategically” about changing their EHR culture to one of authorized information sharing.
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