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ONC requires health information exchange networks to support FHIR standard

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology April 22 released

ONC launches national health information exchange network

Five Qualified Health Information Networks Dec. 12 began exchanging electronic health information nationwide under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, a set of common rules for secure exchange of treatment and other health information required by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced.
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CMS and ONC Propose Provider Disincentives for Health Care Information Blocking

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Nov. 1 released a proposed rule to establish disincentives for health care providers that have committed information blocking.

ONC: Six health information networks to implement exchange agreement      

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology today announced the first six health information networks that will begin to implement the voluntary Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, a common set of rules required by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 and finalized last year to securely and more easily exchange health care information between networks and providers.

CMS announces average premiums for 2019 benchmark plans

The average premium for a benchmark plan at HealthCare.gov will decline 1.5 percent in 2019 to $406, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today.
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CMS Finalizes Rules to Accelerate Electronic Exchange of Health Care Data, Including for Prior Authorization Requests

At a Glance  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in coordination with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), on Jan.
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Member Advisory: Update on Health IT Rules That Are Expected to be Released Soon

Recent press reports have highlighted concerns from various health care stakeholders regarding the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s proposed rule (released in March 2019), which would implement the “information blocking” provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act.

AHA comments on revised Lower Health Care Costs Act

The AHA today submitted comments on the revised version of the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), legislation to prevent surprise medical bills, reduce prescription drug prices, improve transparency in health care, invest in public health and improve health information exchange.

AHA testifies at Senate HELP hearing on draft Lower Health Care Costs Act

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions today held a hearing on the Lower Health Care Costs Act, its draft legislation to prevent surprise medical bills, reduce prescription drug prices, improve transparency in health care, invest in public health and improve health information exchange.
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AHA Testimony On Lower Health Care Costs Act

AHA testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the Lower Health Care Costs Act.