06 Aug Health Data News Roundup: CMS Finalizes Promoting Interoperability Rule; Carequality and CommonWell News; and Guidance for Mobile EHRs

Welcome to the Health Data Weekly News Roundup from IMAT Solutions. As the power of data continues to grow in the healthcare arena, today’s care organizations need to be on the forefront of all news and trends to help ensure that their data analytics efforts deliver accountable and informed care. Each week, we will provide you with the actionable news you need to meet these goals.

CMS Finalizes “Promoting Interoperability” Rule
Just three months after issuing a proposal, the CMS has finalized a rule that will overhaul the meaningful use program with a core emphasis on advancing health data exchange among providers.

CMS Final Rule Extends Short-Term Health Insurance to 3 Year Max
CMS has issued a final rule that triples the length of time a beneficiary can keep short-term health insurance.

Carequality and CommonWell Rollout Bi-Directional Health Information Exchange
CommonWell Health Alliance and Carequality kicked off live health information sharing between CommonWell members and healthcare organizations that have adopted the Carequality Interoperability Framework.

EHR Use, High Administrative Burden Driving Healthcare Spending
While CMS and other federal entities have made efforts to streamline reporting requirements in recent years, the high administrative burden associated with EHR use and federal regulations continue to add financial strain to healthcare organizations.

NIST Offers Guidance for Securing Patient EHRs on Mobile Apps
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) detailed best practices for sharing, collecting, storing, or processing patient EHRs on mobile devices in new guidance intended to promote health data security.

EHR Data Helps to Predict Short-Term Mortality for Cancer Patients
Combining the power of EHR data with machine learning may be the key to more accurately predicting mortality among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to a new study.