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July 17, 2024
ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines
Summary
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has introduced the HTI-2 proposed rule, aiming to enhance data sharing and interoperability within the healthcare sector by setting new standards for health IT. This 1,067-page rule builds on HTI-1 and includes voluntary certification for payers and public health IT systems. Key updates involve standard-based APIs, promoting certification standards that could improve the flow of healthcare data and the patient experience. While stakeholders like America's Health Insurance Plans see potential benefits, some EHR vendors are concerned about the compliance timelines. The rule also addresses public health data sharing gaps exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the creation of unified data-sharing standards across various health entities.
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