3 Important Practices to Comply With CMS’ New Data Accessibility Regulation

While the purpose of the final rule is to bring more visibility and standardization to medical data sharing, there is a cost to the payers, providers, and health systems to have the technology and process in place. As they get started on compliance efforts, healthcare organizations should focus on communication, security, and identifying the tools that best meet their needs.

Implementation should start with a communication plan for providers and support staff on the requirements of the changes for information sharing and up-to-date provider contact information, Morrow says.

A key focus should be on maintaining security, he adds, as the new rules change the landscape. The requirements start with data at the enterprise edge and cover what information is requested and how that request is addressed.