Another year and new rules for technology and health care.
The government’s health technology office has proposed new rules to improve how health information is shared. These rules, called HTI-2, aim to make it easier for patients, doctors, insurance companies, and public health agencies to exchange information securely.
Key points of the proposal include:
- New standards for technology used by insurance companies and public health agencies
- Better ways to share information, including medical images like X-rays
- Stronger privacy protections, especially for sensitive health information
- Updates to existing rules to cover more situations and improve data sharing
- New guidelines for a national health information network
The government hopes these changes will make healthcare more efficient and help patients make better decisions about their care. For example, one new tool could help people compare drug costs and find cheaper alternatives.
The public has 60 days to comment on these proposed rules before they become final. The government will consider feedback from healthcare professionals and the public before making any final decisions.
At HCUnity, we are committed to keeping up-to-date with not only the rules but the technology that can help keep our patients and clients be more engaged, safer, and without any of the fuss that comes with driving to another doctor’s appointment.
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To make a comment to the rules CLICK HERE (redirected to Federal Registry)