EHR Association Airs Concerns over Proposed HTI-2 Rules

As the public comment period for the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy's HTI-2 proposed rule ends, the EHR Association has published a letter raising concerns about the potential impact on IT developers, providers and delivery of patient care.The 29-member EHRA said the proposed rules – which aim to enhance the accessibility and exchange of electronic health information with new certification criteria for payer and public health IT – could introduce substantial new regulatory challenges.The regulation is designed to prevent information blocking, enhance interoperability and ensure better access to health data across platforms.The rules also address compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA and expand the use of the FHIR standard for better data transfers across healthcare providers.However, the EHRA warns that without changes, these regulations could significantly disrupt the current health IT landscape.