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Partner Perspective: Final Rule Means CIOs Must Share ADTs, But Had Better Know Where They’re Going

March 12, 2020

On March 9, HHS and ONC published the long-awaited and hotly-debated 21st Century Cures Interoperability Final Rule which also covers information blocking and certification. While the interoperability rule may have been the most hotly debated part, an important section requiring hospitals and health systems to send electronic notifications to other healthcare providers when a patient is admitted, discharged, or transferred could have the greatest impact on care quality. In this interview, Jay Desai, Co-Founder & CEO of PatientPing, breaks down the rule and offers advice on how CIOs can get into compliance.