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ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: Examining ePrescribing, Prior Authorization, & RTPB

In our ongoing series about the HTI-2 proposed rule, we've previously provided a high-level overview, aspects related to API certification requirements, and information blocking....

ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: Navigating Information Blocking Compliance

In our ongoing series dissecting the proposed HTI-2 rule, we’ve explored its potential to revolutionize health IT infrastructure and interoperability. Today, we’re delving into...

ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: Understanding API Certification Requirements

In our earlier blog post, ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: A Leap Forward in Healthcare Interoperability, we provided a high-level overview of the proposed rule. In this post, we will...

ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: A Leap Forward in Healthcare Interoperability

On July 10, 2024, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced the release of the highly anticipated Health Data, Technology, and...

Part D CMS-4205-F2 Rule Summary: Compliance, Standards, and Deadlines

In an ongoing effort to enhance the efficiency, interoperability, and security of electronic health information systems, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has...

Webinar Recap: Is 2024 The Year of the Pharmacist?

If you missed our recent webinar titled " Is 2024 The Year of the Pharmacist? Harnessing the Potential of Pharmacy Interoperability & Advanced Practice ", don’t worry—I’ve got you...

Beyond Compliance: Achieving Excellence in Execution – Mastering Iterative Improvements

The final blog in our series, focusing on Execution & Iteration, brings our compliance journey to its most dynamic phase. Read the first and second blogs in the series to catch up...

Beyond Compliance: Transforming Insights into Impact – The Journey from Analysis to Action

In the first blog of this series, we broached the complexities of the "Assess and Analyze" phase, emphasizing the importance of a thorough understanding of the regulatory...

Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Roadmap – Starting with Assessment and Analysis

The CMS rule on advancing interoperability and improving prior authorization (CMS-0057-F) sets a foundation for future policymaking. As payers embark on this compliance journey,...

Reimagining Healthcare Delivery: Recent Failures of Retail Health Clinics & Role of Pharmacies in Bridging Care Gaps

In a surprising turn of events, Walmart announced the closure of all 51 of its health clinics. This decision comes just months after signals of potential expansion, making the...