The ONC’s new information blocking rule requires that electronic health data be made available to patients at no cost and defines exceptions to data blocking. ONC Chief Donald Rucker, M.D., shares his views on why the ONC rule is “pro-consumer” and responds to criticism about privacy risks and timelines for implementing the requirements. The rules will “materially change the state of […]
Better Fax. Better Data Across the Care Continuum. Better Healthcare. Every minute saved in administrative tasks translates to more time devoted to patient care and returns better outcomes. Healthcare providers need streamlined solutions to exchange critical patient information securely and seamlessly. The good news is promising solutions for interoperability exist — for providers in acute […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation took center stage at three major healthcare conferences this year as leaders shared the innovations they’re exploring and their road map for AI advancement. But behind the scenes, continued budget pressures call for careful scrutiny around where to invest and how. These dual pressures—focusing on innovation to stay ahead of […]
The Rule, Which Doesn’t Apply to Commercial Insurers, Sets Time Limits on Responses and Enforces Access API’s To combat growing criticism of prior authorization delays by payers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently finalized a rule requiring health plans to send prior authorization decisions within three calendar days for urgent requests and seven calendar […]
