CMS publishes new Interoperability Framework for health data exchange

CMS just rolled out its new Interoperability Framework to make it easier for patients, providers, and payers to share data. Big names like Epic, Apple, and Google are already on board. This is a huge step forward for healthcare, but with more data moving between systems, the need for strong security and compliance is higher than ever. That’s why the framework also requires HITRUST, making organizations prove they can be trusted with sensitive health data. This will likely drive many more companies to pursue HITRUST certification in the months ahead. https://lnkd.in/eTZ_Pgi5 #Healthcare #HITRUST #Compliance #Interoperability

If your provider directory was audited today, how confident are you that it’s accurate? No, seriously…go check it. Because CMS, payers, and patients are about to. 🔍 CMS is building a national provider directory. 📲 Digital identity is coming to provider access. 📉 And reimbursement’s too tight to play whack-a-mole with credentialing errors. The era of “we’ll fix it at reappointment” is over. Real-time provider data isn’t a luxury, it’s a survival metric. If your licenses, privileges, specialties, and affiliations don’t match across systems, it’s not just sloppy; it’s revenue loss, compliance risk, and reputation damage waiting to happen. Credentialing isn’t paperwork. It’s data infrastructure. It’s risk mitigation. It’s your first defense against denials, delays, and disasters. Fix your data before it breaks your hospital. #Credentialing #HealthcareOps #DataIntegrity #Compliance #DigitalHealth #CMS #ProviderData #HospitalLeadership

Navigating Emerging Technologies in Healthcare While Ensuring HIPAA Compliance The healthcare landscape is rapidly changing due to exciting new technologies. From virtual doctor visits to advanced data analytics, innovations promise to enhance patient care and streamline operations. However, these developments come with serious responsibilities, particularly when it comes to protecting patient information under HIPAA regulations. This article dives into the world of emerging technologies in healthcare and highlights how to stay compliant with HIPAA to safeguard patient data. #linkedin Want to read more? Subscribe to mljconsultancy.net to keep reading this exclusive post. https://lnkd.in/gcUcbFgH

📢 CMS Introduces a New Interoperability Framework The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new Interoperability Framework, designed to strengthen trust, improve secure data exchange, and advance interoperability across the healthcare ecosystem. 🔑 Key updates in the framework: Certification requirement: Organizations must demonstrate strong security assurance through HITRUST Certification (or equivalent). Standardized connectivity: Emphasis on standards-based network connectivity to enable more reliable, real-time data sharing across federated networks. Identity and security controls: Clear requirements for digital identity at IAL2/AAL2 assurance levels, query purpose documentation (treatment, operations, etc.), and verifiable audit logs to enhance transparency. 💡 Why this matters: Patients gain safer, more seamless access to their health data. Providers benefit from reduced friction in exchanging information. The industry moves toward shared standards, ensuring both innovation and elevated trust in data handling. This update marks an important step in building a secure, interoperable, and patient-centered healthcare ecosystem. 🔗 Read more here: HITRUST blog https://lnkd.in/ecQxUHi4 #CMS #HITRUST #Interoperability #HealthcareData #Compliance #DataSecurity

🔥 FHIR is no longer just a standard — it’s the backbone of federal interoperability efforts. Fred Bazzoli reports on how FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is driving national initiatives to improve data exchange, patient access, and system-wide collaboration. As adoption accelerates, FHIR is proving essential to making interoperability a reality. 📡 The future of connected care is being built on FHIR. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUHmDSPT #HealthDataManagement #FHIR #Interoperability #HealthIT

🔥 FHIR is no longer just a standard — it’s the backbone of federal interoperability efforts. Fred Bazzoli reports on how FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is driving national initiatives to improve data exchange, patient access, and system-wide collaboration. As adoption accelerates, FHIR is proving essential to making interoperability a reality. 📡 The future of connected care is being built on FHIR. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUHmDSPT #HealthDataManagement #FHIR #Interoperability #HealthIT

Exploring Top Healthcare Technology Trends While Ensuring HIPAA Compliance The healthcare industry is undergoing a remarkable shift, driven by rapid advancements in technology. Innovations are enhancing patient care, streamlining operations, and improving data management. Yet, amid this transformation, maintaining HIPAA compliance is essential. This post will delve into the top healthcare technology trends that are shaping the industry today while stressing the critical need for adherence to HIPAA regulations. #linkedin https://lnkd.in/gKSaMdZG

⚙️HITECH Act! Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (2009) was passed to improve healthcare by bringing health systems up to date with modern technology. It provided incentives for healthcare to use Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and strengthen the privacy and security provision of HIPAA. The Act included important updates to HIPAA related to privacy. The scope of HITECH Act is aligned with HIPAA and applies to covered entities and Business Associates. The Act introduced penalties as disincentives for organizations that violate HIPAA. Main aim is to speed up innovation in health care. 🔗The Breach Notification Rule:- 🔸Requires HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information. 🔸The Breach Notification rule is triggered when unsecured PHI is used or disclosed in any way not authorized by law. 🔗Factors determining authorized use/ disclosure of PHI on a breach! 🔸Type of information involved and if the individual patients may be identified and or reidentified. 🔸Use and disclosure of unauthorized information by the Parties. 🔸Risk of secured PHI being mitigated. 🔸Shared PHI acquired or viewed. Some unauthorized disclosures aren’t due to negligence and may not present much risk to patients, these are not considered as breach by law and hence notifications are not required. 🔗Types of use / disclosure of PHI which not subject to breach! 🔸On a good faith, covered entity or business associate accidentally access PHI or within the scope 🔸Accidentally sharing the PHI with one another if more than one person is authorized to access the same information 🔸If covered entity believes that no unauthorized parties will be able to retain the information. 🔗Notification of PHI breach in Healthcare! 🔸Breaches which affect fewer people less than 500 individuals may be reported annually. 🔸Business Associate needs to notify Covered Entity within 60 days of breach and covered entity is responsible for rest of the notification. 🔸Covered entity is required to notify HHS of any data breach. 🔸Data breach should be notified to the victims within 60 days by the covered entity. 🔸If the breach affects more than 500 individuals in each state, it is required to notify HHS within 60 days and also notify media outlets in the form of press release. 🔸Covered entities must notify the Secretary of breaches of unsecured protected health information. 🔸Covered entities must prove that they made all appropriate notification after the breach in the form of documentation or other evidence as per HITECH Act. HITECH adds business associates directly to HIPAA, rather than through agreement with the covered entities, hence OCR can pursue enforcement actions directly with the business associates just as it does with covered entities. HITECH Act increases the fines for HIPAA violations up to $1.5 million. #privacy #databreach #healthcare

Just published: “Zero-Knowledge Proof–Powered Billing in Healthcare: A Privacy Breakthrough” Healthcare billing has always been a balancing act between accuracy, compliance, and patient privacy. My new article explores how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) can transform billing workflows — letting clinics, payers, and patients prove that claims are valid without exposing sensitive personal data. I dive into real stories, expert insights, and actionable tips for clinics, payers, and tech innovators. You’ll also find myth-busting, FAQs, and practical advice to make privacy-preserving billing real, not just theoretical. This is a conversation we need to have — because protecting patient privacy isn’t just compliance, it’s part of care.   Read the full article, share your thoughts, and let’s explore how to make healthcare billing safer and smarter.   #ZeroKnowledgeProof #PrivacyPreservingBilling #MedicalBillingPrivacy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAnonymity #CryptographicProofs #HIPAACompliance #HealthTech

Just published: “Zero-Knowledge Proof–Powered Billing in Healthcare: A Privacy Breakthrough” Healthcare billing has always been a balancing act between accuracy, compliance, and patient privacy. My new article explores how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) can transform billing workflows — letting clinics, payers, and patients prove that claims are valid without exposing sensitive personal data. I dive into real stories, expert insights, and actionable tips for clinics, payers, and tech innovators. You’ll also find myth-busting, FAQs, and practical advice to make privacy-preserving billing real, not just theoretical. This is a conversation we need to have — because protecting patient privacy isn’t just compliance, it’s part of care.   Read the full article, share your thoughts, and let’s explore how to make healthcare billing safer and smarter.   #ZeroKnowledgeProof #PrivacyPreservingBilling #MedicalBillingPrivacy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAnonymity #CryptographicProofs #HIPAACompliance #HealthTech