Washington Debrief: Cures Bill Addresses Interoperability, Information Blocking and Threatens Decertification

A bill that would establish new criteria for interoperability cleared the first hurdle toward passage last week, as the 21st Century Cures initiative was unanimously approved by the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee. The proposed legislation contains a number of provision relative to interoperability that could impact the existing business and clinical practices employed within care settings with the intention of increasing access to patient health data.

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Cures Bill Addresses Interoperability, Information Blocking and Threatens Decertification

Key Takeaway: A bill that would establish new criteria for interoperability cleared the first hurdle toward passage last week, as the 21^st Century Cures initiative was unanimously approved by the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee.