Melissa Soliz Discusses Impact of Extended Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Interoperability, Information Blocking in AHLA Bulletin
Melissa Soliz shared her expertise in information blocking and electronic health records rules, regulations, and compliance in a bulletin for members of the American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA). On April 19, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services extended the comment period for two proposed rules related to promoting interoperability of electronic health information. Melissa and co-author Rebecca Frigy Romine of Polsinelli PC broke down each rule, including what health lawyers need to know about the impact of these rules on health care organizations. The first proposed rule, from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, addresses interoperability, information blocking, and the ONC Health IT Certification Program. The second rule, proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, addresses patient protection and the Affordable Care Act for multiple branches of Medicare and Medicaid programs including...
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