HealthIT Answers April 17, 2024
Is a centralized physician directory viable? Maybe not today. But the concept could be hugely valuable to patients and providers alike. In 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took the first steps toward making this a reality. The effort was driven by three significant challenges confronting healthcare providers and patients in the United States.
The first is access to care. When CMS first announced this concept, administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure had this to say: “Easy access to accurate and useful provider directory information is critical for patients trying to find healthcare that best meets their individualized needs and preferences.” In theory, a centralized directory would foster transparency and empower healthcare consumers. Through a centralized physician directory, patients would...
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