David Blackburn

What equity frameworks does your organization use? Have you seen the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's "Practical Guide for Implementing the Digital Healthcare Equity Framework"? AHRQ takes an intentional approach to considering equity throughout the digital healthcare lifecycle aims to promote improvement in: • Clinical outcomes such as mortality, morbidity, and health/quality of life • Process outcomes such as care continuity, care coordination, and care quality • Healthcare experiences such as patient satisfaction/engagement and provider satisfaction/engagement #HealthcareEquity #ClinicalOutcomes #PatientExperience https://lnkd.in/eTA9d9Gn

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💡Part 2 of Steve Gravely and Gravely Group's ongoing #HTI2ProposedRule series delving into the Proposed Rule for Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability. _______________________________________________________________ See Part 1 here: https://lnkd.in/esuG2yVV vi. New exception- #ProtectingCareAccess. This new exception is specific to EHI related to “reproductive health” as defined under #HIPAA. The exception would protect practices to withhold EHI about reproductive health services based on the Actor’s good faith belief that sharing the EHI could expose the patient to legal risk. This exception is specifically targeting situations in which a woman obtains reproductive health services in a state where such services are legal but their information is requested by someone else. In order to assert this exception, an Actor must demonstrate its good faith belief that the practice is no broader than necessary to protect the patient from legal risk. In addition to this threshold requirement, the Actor must show that the practice satisfies either the patient protection condition or the access to care condition: 1. Patient protection condition requires that EHI being withheld shows that patient obtained reproductive health services or inquired about them or EHI has specific demographic information that implicates reproductive health.   2. Access to care condition are practices that actor takes to limit exposure of providers to legal liability. vii. New exception- #RequestorPreferences. ONC notes that sometimes, a requestor of EHI will state specific preferences that limit the EHI it wants. This could be a date range, a specific type of care or anything else. ONC states that a requestor often does not want all of the EHI that an Actor has in its system. 🎙️Steve Gravely says, "Apparently, ONC has heard concerns that honoring these limitations could be an information blocking violation. I am skeptical, since information blocking is about fulfilling a request and if the requestor limits the scope of the request, I do not see how complying with this could be information blocking. Creating a new exception seems way over the top and makes me wonder if something else is going on." viii. #TEFCAMannerException - ONC is seeking input in HTI-2 about the new TEFCA Manner Exception that it created in HTI-1. Specifically, ONC wants feedback about the “carve-out” related to FHIR APIs. The TEFCA Manner Exception, as adopted in HTI-1, did not apply if the request for EHI was made using the standards adopted in 45 CFR 170.215 which include the FHIR API standards. ONC is seeking comments on whether specifically referring to the standards at 45 CFR 170.215 is too limited. Stay tuned for more insights!

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💡Part 3 of Steve Gravely and Gravely Group's ongoing #HTI2ProposedRule series delving into the Proposed Rule for Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability. Follow along for the full breakdown! 📢 _______________________________________________________________ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) said on July 10 that HTI-2 builds on the work of HTI-1 and #TEFCA to continue the march towards full interoperability. 🎙️Micky Tripathi, National Coordinator at ONC, said that HTI-2 will “expand the horizons and the capability of interoperability”. Here are some highlights of key parts of HTI-2 that do NOT deal with #InformationBlocking. 1.      Certification of Public Health IT systems- ONC will begin to certify public health-specific IT systems and products to improve the interoperability between healthcare providers that are using certified EHR products and “native” systems developed by, and for, public health agencies. ONC says a primary goal of this certification is to establish a baseline for functionality of public health IT systems.    2.      FHIR APIs- ONC states that 97% of hospitals and 80% of ambulatory providers have access to FHIR APIs but usage is frustrated by the inability to discover the APIs and to automatically connect to them. ONC intends to require certified EHRs to support dynamic client registration as used in TEFCA. 🎙️Steve Gravely says, "eHealth Exchange expressed significant concerns with the TEFCA requirement of the UDAP dynamic registration standard, so we should take a close look at the proposals in HTI-2 and consider submitting comments on them." 3.      USCDI v.4 will be required for certification effective 1-1-2028 and v.3 will be retired.

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🏥 Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability A few months ago, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released the HTI-2 proposed rule as part of ongoing efforts to bolster public health and payer data sharing. This regulation aims to enhance healthcare interoperability and data sharing by implementing provisions from the 21st Century Cures Act. 🔑 Key Highlights: 1. Interoperability and Data Sharing: The rule focuses on improving information sharing among patients, providers, payers, and public health authorities. 2. Updates to USCDI: By January 2028, certified health IT must comply with version 4 of the US Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI). 3. Public Health and Payer Integration: New certification criteria for health IT for public health and payers, developed with the CDC and CMS, to improve public health response and facilitate electronic prior authorization. 4. Breaking Down Silos: Emphasis on creating a unified health IT ecosystem to dismantle the existing silos in healthcare delivery, public health, and payer systems. 5. Enhanced Certification Programs: Voluntary certification programs for health IT aimed at better data sharing, supporting value-based care, and responding to public health emergencies. 6. Technology and Standards Updates: New proposals for technology and standards, including multifactor authentication, real-time prescription benefit tools, and protection mechanisms for reproductive health information. 7. Cybersecurity Focus: Strengthening cybersecurity with certified EHR technology that supports multifactor authentication. 8. Governance Rules: Establishment of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement governance rules. Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., ONC's National Coordinator for Health IT, says, "The HTI-2 proposed rule is a tour de force." This initiative signifies a significant stride towards a more interoperable and efficient healthcare system. 📅 ONC will host information sessions to explain the proposed rule. The first webinar is today, on Wednesday, July 17. Register by the link below to dive deeper into these changes 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVyysjNi The full text of the rule is by the link in the first comment. #HealthIT #Interoperability #HealthcareInnovation #PublicHealth #ONC #HTI2 #DataSharing #HealthcareTechnology #PayerData #PublicHealthIntegration #DigitalHealth

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HHS Proposes HTI-2 Rule to Enhance Healthcare Data Sharing and Interoperability - HIT Consultant #HHSProposesHTI2Rule: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed the Health Information Technology Implementation - 2 (HTI-2) rule to improve healthcare data sharing and interoperability. #KeyHighlights: The HTI-2 rule aims to enhance patient access to their health information, promote data sharing between healthcare providers, and improve interoperability across different systems. #ProposedChanges: The rule includes requirements for healthcare organizations to implement standardized application programming interfaces (APIs) for data exchange, use Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards, and adopt secure and standardized data formats. #BenefitsOfHTI2Rule: By implementing the HTI-2 rule, healthcare ai.mediformatica.com #health #interoperability #data #technology #proposedrule #providers #this #healthcare #publichealth #dataexchange #healthinformation #healthit #digitalhealth #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/45Y1KAq)

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🔧 Curious about how OSIS enhances efficiency for Community Health Centers? Here's a quick rundown: 1️⃣ Personalized Support: Each Member gets a dedicated team of experts in PM, EHR, Quality, and Project Management. 2️⃣ System Governance: Establishing policies to guide decision-making, remove barriers, and empower staff to embrace the technology. 3️⃣ Discovery & Action: Teams are guided through best practices to optimize workflows and processes. 4️⃣ Education: Custom training materials and videos ensure continuous learning and efficiency. Learn more about our comprehensive process here: https://bit.ly/3V5QHjO #HealthcareIT #Efficiency #ValueCHCs

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Arcadia VP of Data Operations Mary Kuchenbrod discusses challenges and strategies for managing vast amounts of healthcare data. 📊🗂 She emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to have access to comprehensive yet concise data summaries, which enables informed decision-making. Hear more about this topic in “Unlocking Big Data,” a podcast presented by HIMSS, where Mary is joined by Julius Bogdan, VP and General Manager of Digital Health Advisory at HIMSS. 🎧 Listen to full episodes on:  Apple: https://apple.co/3MC1Zte  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/402iLVB #datamanagement #dataaccuracy #healthdata 

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Data analytics transforms healthcare by providing actionable insights into patient care, operational efficiency, and population health trends. By analyzing large datasets, healthcare organizations can identify patterns, predict outcomes, and make evidence-based decisions. Our federal team is proud to be contributing to several public sector efforts with our bulk FHIR and data interoperability expertise. If you are looking for data interoperability consultants on your next project, message us or fill out the form here on our LinkedIn page! #DataAnalytics #HealthcareInsights #FHIR

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How can states best implement automation and advanced analytics to address social determinants of health? Join Alan Hansen, Jon Anderson, Gary D. Parker, William Kehoe and Amy Pearson for a webinar covering: 🔍 Innovative use cases of automation moving the #SDOH needle for states 🔍Top considerations for agencies evaluating their automation and modernization options 🔍Intelligent automation opportunities to reduce complexity and more seamlessly connect recipients with available supports Learn more and register: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4b6XmAZ #HHS #webinar #intelligentautomation Healthcare IT Connect

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💡 Navigating FHIR Integration: Are you facing challenges with #FHIR app development? From diverse EHR system requirements to implementation bias, this blog breaks down these barriers. Learn how Drummond’s certification can guide you through compliance and integration workflows. https://loom.ly/BJnaJww Book your free strategy session! https://loom.ly/rpVVBUE #IsItDrummondCertified

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Need guidance in getting started with your #HealthInformationExchange? Check out the #OHIE Getting Started Guide: Paths to Data Exchange: https://lnkd.in/gKDyVESV

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📣 The ONC has released a proposed rule, "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-2): Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability". This rule aims to advance public health data exchange and patient engagement. 🌐 It proposes updates to certification criteria, new requirements for receipt, updated standards, and a plan for transitioning to FHIR®-based exchange. 🔄 This is a step towards more efficient and secure data exchange across healthcare and public health sectors. Of course experts like Brendan Keeler can really break it down. 💪 #HealthIT #Interoperability #PublicHealth #PatientEngagement #DataExchange #ONC #HTI2 More about the proposed rule: [https://lnkd.in/g8aHT28Q]

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70% of a healthcare organization’s data is trapped in legacy applications. As these applications do not support current data standards, such as FHIR, how can providers ensure easy access to this data for the needs of modern healthcare organizations? That’s the topic for this discussion between BridgeHead’s Jamie Clifton, Head of Innovation and Research, and Tim Kaschinske, Product Manager for HealthStore®. In this conversation, Jamie and Tim cover: ➡ The challenges of accessing data siloed in legacy applications  ➡ How to aggregate, manage, and harness data from disparate legacy systems found across the healthcare enterprise ➡ What are the limitations of accessing, displaying, and leveraging legacy data from static documents (such as PDFs)? How can FHIR help? ➡ How interoperability standards, such as FHIR, can help to create a 360-degree view of a patient ➡ Distinguishing the need to simply store data (for retention and compliance) and making data available as part of the longitudinal patient record ➡ What’s the relationship with between FHIR and HL7 in the new world? As always, we’re very keen to get your perspective. So, please share your thoughts on what we’ve discussed in this video in the comments ⬇⬇ #FHIR #legacydata #interoperability #healthcare

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What’s Included In HHS’ New Interoperability Proposal? – MedCity News - MedCity News #HHSInteroperabilityProposal The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a new interoperability proposal that aims to improve data sharing in healthcare. The proposal includes several key components that will impact healthcare technology. #PatientAccessAPI One of the main components of the proposal is the requirement for healthcare providers to implement a Patient Access API. This API will allow patients to easily access their health information and share it with other healthcare providers. #ProviderDirectoryAPI Another important aspect of the proposal is the Provider Directory API, which will help patients find and connect with healthcare providers in their area. This API aims to improve care coordination and make it easier for patients to access the care they need. #HealthInformationExchange The ai.mediformatica.com #health #data #interoperability #this #patients #publichealth #proposedrule #technology #acce #healthdata #healthcare #hti1 #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3xVMTtK)

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As #CMS regulations become more stringent and compliance increasingly depends on SDOH data collection, the Electronic Health Record Association has released its “Recommendations for Determinant Capture.” This publication underscores the critical need for standardized terminology when documenting SDOH.    The current inconsistency in assessing high-risk patients and complications in #SDOHdata impedes effective interventions and leads to ambiguity in data exchange across EHRs.    Yet, the issue extends beyond standardizing terminology and domain assessments. Effective SDOH data collection and interventions also require prioritizing personalized patient relationships. By fostering trust, patients feel comfortable providing accurate information during screenings, enabling providers to capture meaningful and actionable SDOH data.    https://lnkd.in/epnAHEmC

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Choosing the best clinical communication solution is foundational in efficient and effective healthcare delivery. But how do you decide? Our “Cheat Sheet” outlines the eight must-ask questions to guide your evaluation process when looking for a CC&C solution.​ 🔎Asking the right questions will help you select a solution that meets your organization’s needs and improves patient care delivery.​ Don't miss out on these insights. Download the eBook now and elevate your clinical communication.​ 🕮 Download the eBook​: https://buff.ly/4e9dYd9​ #ClinicalCommunication #Healthtech

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