Update on 21st Century Cures Act Implementation
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing tracks the federal government's progress in modernizing electronic health record systems and data sharing, which affects how patient medical information is stored, accessed, and transferred between healthcare providers.
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Healthcare providers
They are subject to new standards and requirements for electronic health record systems and data interoperability.
Patients
They are affected by changes in how their medical records are managed and shared between different healthcare facilities.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on December 11, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The primary subject was the implementation status of the 21st Century Cures Act by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
- Donald Rucker, M.D., served as the primary witness representing the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The hearing included formal statements from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- The subcommittee reviewed progress on health information technology standards and data interoperability.
Why It Matters
The hearing tracks the federal government's progress in modernizing electronic health record systems and data sharing, which affects how patient medical information is stored, accessed, and transferred between healthcare providers.
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The committee formally accepted and entered into the record statements from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, indicating their active role in the legislative oversight process.
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