CMS Interoperability Framework Gains Industry Support from Key Players
Health Data Management
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Aneesh Chopra, the first Chief Technology Officer of the U.S., emphasizes the promise of the newly announced CMS Interoperability Framework in advancing healthcare data exchange. With support from 60 healthcare organizations, including major providers, the initiative aims to enhance patient access to health information and improve data interoperability through the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standard. Chopra notes that previous efforts faltered by focusing on consumer-facing APIs rather than essential business-to-business interactions, indicating a shift in strategy could better support value-based care. This initiative, structured on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, seeks to create a baseline for interoperability that could significantly enhance healthcare delivery and efficiency.
