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EHI is Not What it Used to be, but Don’t Panic

Healthcare IT Today

With many more types of health information specifically included as EHI, organizations regulated under the 21 st Century Cures Act are on the hook to respond to requests for that information from individuals, providers, public health agencies, and health information exchanges. Key policy considerations.

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The Challenges and Barriers in Standardized and Secure Data Exchange

Healthcare IT Today

The primary barriers include disconnected data sources, varying levels of technology adoption among providers, differing capabilities among Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), and the need for health IT platforms to integrate effectively. What’s key to note is the need for and nature of critical mass.