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Why Electronic Health Record Interoperability is a Key Step Toward Fair Drug Prices

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The following is a guest article by Girisha Fernando, Founder and CEO at Lyfegen. With recent legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prices, it’s likely that the movement will grow , given the high and constantly rising costs of pharmaceuticals, especially gene therapies and other innovative or personalized drugs.

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Reducing Administrative Costs Within US Healthcare: A Summary

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You can read more on the effect of administrative burden on physician burnout here in an article by ACEA). These parts are 1) establishing a clearinghouse for bill submission, 2) simplifying prior authorizations, 3) harmonizing quality reporting, and 4) enhancing data interoperability in the health-care system.

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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

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This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. In addition, AVIA published its Top Interoperability Companies Report , with Andor Health topping the list. Home care EMR software maker Smartcare Software rebranded as Aaniie.

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Not All QHINs Will Be Created Equal

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The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, Executive Director at eHealth Exchange. For federal agencies and state and regional exchanges, this is an excellent time to demonstrate leadership in interoperability by joining a network that will likely provide a ready on-ramp to TEFCA.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

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Preparation ahead of the mandatory deadline is crucial for success and ACOs with multiple EMRs will face unique challenges. cut to physicians who treat the country’s most vulnerable patients through Medicare. 2474 – dubbed the “Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.”

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ONC’s HTI-1 Places Undue Burdens on Healthcare Providers, Health IT Developers

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While the EHR Association has long supported the goals of the proposed rule, called Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing Proposed Rule (HTI-1), we have a number of real concerns about the impact it would have on the industry if finalized as proposed.

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HTI-1 Final Rule: Implications for Healthcare Providers – Focus on DSI and Algorithmic Transparency

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The following is a guest article by Nitin Kunte, Sr. Director at NTT DATA On February 8, 2024, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-1) Final Rule in the Federal Register, which took effect on March 11, 2024.