The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in the United States imposes stringent regulations governing the prescribing, dispensing, and usage of narcotic drugs, especially those...
POCP at ViVE24: Sessions and Perspectives
As the countdown to ViVE24 begins, the healthcare industry is gearing up for a deep dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of patient care. Point-of-Care...
- February 13, 2024
- By Brian Dwyer
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HHS Data Strategy: The Vital Role of Consent Management in Bridging Health & Human Services Data
The latest HHS Data Strategy was unveiled back in December, and it's packed with updates that provide valuable insight into their priorities and where they're putting their...
- February 08, 2024
- By Pooja Babbrah
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CMS Rule Drives New Era of API-Enabled Data Sharing & Prior Authorization Reform
On January 17, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a long-awaited final rule aimed at advancing interoperability and enhancing prior authorization...
Washington State Takes a Leap to Require FHIR APIs and Reshape Prior Authorization
Washington State has taken a pioneering leap in reshaping the landscape of prior authorization, racing ahead of federal guidelines by mandating the use of FHIR (Fast Healthcare...
First-Hand Reflections on the HITAC Pharmacy Interoperability & Emerging Therapeutics Task Force
Last month, we concluded our work on the HITAC Pharmacy Interoperability & Emerging Therapeutics Task Force. In June, the task force embarked on a mission fueled by the...
- December 20, 2023
- By Pooja Babbrah
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Decoding Medicare's Proposed Rule: Insights for Health IT Stakeholders
Yearly adjustments in healthcare policies are the norm, with some years marking more notable changes. Among these, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) consistently...
Navigating Regulatory Compliance and Innovation in Payer Technology
Healthcare technology policy, especially rules impacting payers, are coming at us at a fast and furious pace coupled with new enforcement teeth. Executives and leaders in payer...
- November 09, 2023
- By Jocelyn Keegan
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Could Gold-Carding be a Transformative Factor for Prior Authorization?
The concept of "Gold-carding” is an emerging policy trend that has the potential to significantly transform prior authorization (and claims) procedures. As an evolving concept, it...