By Steven Posnack – In July our colleagues at CMS launched an ambitious Health Technology Ecosystem pledge program. The groundswell of energy and enthusiasm for the program has been remarkable, and we’re glad to be their partner. CMS established several pledge categories associated with aspirational criteria included within its CMS Interoperability Framework.
In 2025, interoperability evolved from an aspiration to a fully realized driver of innovation, powered by widespread FHIR adoption, clearer CMS standards, and rapid AI integration. These shifts brought healthcare closer to truly connected, patient-centered care—here are the top five breakthroughs that defined the year.
Patient ID Now, a coalition of leading healthcare organizations, applauds the introduction of the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (Match IT) Act of 2024 by Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) in the US House of Representatives.
Health Information Exchanges (HIE) improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care delivered. This week’s Friday Five is spotlighting the leading women in HIE.
Day 7: Here are 7 questions posed by moderator Jim Tate and addressed by the panelists of our recent annual interoperability panel discussion. Panelist were Lesley Berkeyheiser, John Nebergall, and Paul L Wilder.
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