HHS Proposes HTI-5 Rule to Improve Certification and Promote Interoperability
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed the HTI-5 Rule to streamline health IT certification, enhance patient data access, and promote AI interoperability, aligning with President Trump’s Executive Order 14192. This rule aims to cut regulatory burdens for health IT developers by eliminating over 50% of the current certification criteria, potentially saving $1.53 billion and 1.4 million compliance hours in its first year. These changes are significant as they encourage innovation in healthcare technology while facilitating seamless electronic health information exchange. Such regulatory updates could transform the health IT landscape, emphasizing efficiency and improved patient care.
