Becker's Healthcare September 26, 2019
The CEO of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Russ Branzell criticized Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s introduction of a bill that would repeal a national patient identifier.
Mr. Branzell said Congress has approved an identifier for Medicare beneficiaries that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020. In turn, he argues that Congress should approve funding to develop a national patient identifier.
“The patient identification conversation is one about saving lives and unlocking the potential for technology to revolutionize healthcare while cutting costs… Our patients deserve better and it is the time to do the right thing. No more excuses,” Mr. Branzell said.
The CEO went on to...
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