Healthcare Regulation: Opportunity and Inhibitor for Data Sharing
Our digital influencer shares how healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, present fewer barriers to data sharing than commonly thought.
Influencing Public Policy with Health Advocacy
Recognizing the positive effect health advocacy can have on public policy in times of change and stability, we’re sharing the stories of advocates making a difference in health IT.
Expanding Telehealth Services During COVID-19 Letter
Read the letter signed by HIMSS, the Personal Connected Health Alliance and others on the importance of expanding telehealth during COVID-19.
Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Priorities Letter
A letter to the U.S. government encouraging permanent telehealth reform focused on four priorities.
COVID-19 and the Digital Health Policy Impact
While nations have diverse health policy environments and responses to COVID-19, one commonality is an expanded appreciation for and reliance on digital health.
Establishing a Flexible and Adaptable Healthcare Environment Empowered by Global Policy
The HIMSS COVID-19 Global Policy Call to Action’s Strategic Action 1: Establish a Flexible and Adaptable Healthcare Environment, demonstrating how flexibility in healthcare policies and practices enable systems to quickly respond to complex care delivery needs.
Connected Care and Telehealth Policy Outlook for the Year Ahead
Our Government Relations team asks: What connected care, remote patient monitoring and telehealth policy changes on coverage will become permanent and when will we know?
Ensuring Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Meet the Needs of Current and Future Crises
The HIMSS COVID-19 Global Policy Call to Action’s Strategic Action 3: Ensure That Privacy Security and Cybersecurity Protocols Meet the Needs of Current or Pending Crises highlights the multifaceted reality of data privacy and information security.
Making Merit-Based Payment Meaningful: The Next Step in Healthcare Quality Measurement
As CMS continues to evolve quality measurement programs in the U.S., HIMSS provides guidance on principles to ensure measures are meaningful and not overly burdensome to collect and report for providers.
Building a Foundation of Interoperable Platforms to Facilitate Broad-Based Data Sharing
The HIMSS COVID-19 Global Policy Call to Action’s Strategic Action 2: Build a Foundation of Interoperable Platforms To Facilitate Broad-Based Data Exchange highlights the need for policy that promotes data sharing and interoperability within healthcare.
The 21st Century Cures Act Part One: Overview
The 21st Century Cures Act (CURES) became law at the end of 2016. This series will discuss key aspects of this wide-ranging, 312-page act.
The 21st Century Cures Act Part Two: Information Blocking and Interoperability
The 21st Century Cures Act (CURES) became law at the end of 2016. This is the second article in our series discussing key aspects of this wide-ranging, 312-page act.