New CMS Strategy Leverages SMART Cards, QR Codes to Ease Record Sharing
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is promoting the use of SMART health cards and QR codes to streamline the sharing of medical histories between patients and healthcare providers, aiming to enhance patient-centered care. This initiative is designed to alleviate administrative burdens on providers, allowing them to concentrate more on patient interactions and care quality. By fostering collaboration with the private sector to develop data-sharing applications, CMS seeks to improve health outcomes and patient engagement. This effort is part of a broader trend towards integrating digital technologies into healthcare to boost efficiency and overall service delivery.
