Government & Policy
Interoperability
The government-wide MyHealthEData initiative is led by the White House Office of American Innovation.
Interoperability
The President’s senior advisor said the government’s strategy will involve unleashing data to spark innovations such as AI and machine learning with the ultimate goal of interoperability for all Americans.
Interoperability
The new API, debuted at HIMSS18, enables patients to securely share their Medicare claims history using a new HL7 FHIR standard.
Analytics
Accessible regulation data allows stakeholders to understand the path toward innovation.
Interoperability
The agency is close to releasing its interoperability and info blocking guidance, and when enacted, organizations that break the rules may be subject to penalties.
Electronic Health Records
The work is currently in a planned eight-week assessment period, but some sites have already made progress: Fairchild Air Force Base achieved HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 6.
Electronic Health Records
The Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act calls for mandated e-prescribing under Medicare Part D, starting in 2020.
Workforce
Amelie Koran opens up on her mission to support other women and LGBT members in the government, and pushing to make security leadership roles more diverse.
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy, is designed to help law enforcement better identify bad actors.
By shifting into value-based care and taking action to stop rising costs, Congress could improve the affordability of healthcare and promote state innovation, the governors say.