HealthsystemCIO.com April 10, 2025
Hospitals and health systems are trailing behind in their preparations for the sweeping data-sharing requirements mandated by CMS, according to new survey findings from the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI).
Among provider organizations surveyed, more than half—52%—reported that they have not yet initiated work on the APIs required under the CMS Final Rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization, also known as CMS-0057-F. The survey indicated that these mandates, which must be implemented by January 1, 2027, are posing significant challenges to health systems across the country.
Foremost among these challenges are financial constraints. According to the survey, the most commonly cited implementation barrier for providers is insufficient funding. In tandem, providers are struggling to define a cohesive...
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