WEDI Member Position Advisory (MPA Event): HTI-5 NPRM on Reducing Health IT Burdens, Updating Information Blocking Requirements, and Advancing FHIR-Based APIs
WEDI Member Position Advisory (MPA Event): HTI-5 NPRM: Reducing Health IT Burdens ...
Summary
WEDI is aiming for deregulation in the health IT sector through a proposed rule (HTI-5 NPRM). The proposal seeks to reduce burdens by reviewing technical standards and certification criteria, thereby providing flexibility to both developers and providers to promote innovation.
Details
The WEDI Member Position Advisory (MPA) process collects input from members on topical issues, government regulations, or requests for information. This specific event focuses on the proposed rule titled 'HTI-5 NPRM: Reducing Health IT Burdens, Updating Information Blocking Requirements, and Advancing FHIR-Based APIs.' The proposed rule addresses HHS regulations concerning health information technology standards, implementation specifications, certification criteria, and information blocking. Its primary goal is to reduce excessive burden and offer flexibility to both developers and providers. Specifically, the proposal aims to support industry innovation through the removal and revision of certain certification criteria and regulatory provisions. It also seeks to address reported misuse and abuse related to information blocking definitions and exceptions. The event serves as a mechanism for sharing detailed information about this proposed rule and gathering member input to formulate an official WEDI response.
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