First Virtual FHIR Connectathon (#24)

With ONC finally designating FHIR Release 4 as the required standard for APIs in healthcare, the virtual FHIR Connectathon #24 was the place to be! Dynamic Health IT…

Final Rule Publication and Grace Period

More news from CMS and the ONC in the past couple days: The table, below, shows the ONC Milestone and Discretionary enforcement dates: In addition, CMS is delaying…

21st Century Cures Act: EHI Export

This blog focuses on the 170.315(b)(10) “Electronic Health Information (EHI) Export” criterion and action items for EHR developers that kick in 6 months after publication (note that while…

Patients’ Rights vs. Information Blocking

We continue waiting with bated breath for the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule. In the past, the HHS Office of National Coordinator (ONC) has enjoyed the fanfare…