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ONC HTI-1 NPRM Through Public Health Eyes

On April 18, 2023 the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published for comment the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Proposed Rule which proposes new provisions from the 21st Century Cures Act and makes updates to the ONC Health IT Certification Program (Certification Program). Here is a public health perspective.

HLN Participates in HIMSS23

HIMSS23, held in Chicago April 17-21, 2023, was attended by more than 35,000 from around the world. Similar to past years, it centered around a trade show exhibit hall, interoperability showcases and educational sessions. Two members of the HLN Consulting team, Aasa Dahlberg Schmit and Mike Berry, attended. Read a summary of our presentation and participation in the interoperability showcase.

Two New Federal Reports Released

Two new Federal reports were recently released that have a public health impact.
1. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released its 2022 Report to Congress: Update on Access, Exchange, and Use of Electronic Health Information.
2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released this month its Public Health Data Strategy: Public Health Data Goals and 2-Year Milestones.
Read our comments.

HLN Consulting will be attending HIMSS23

BY Lux Phatak ON April 14, 2023 CDC | DMI | Events | HL7 | Immunization Information System (IIS)

HLN Consulting will be active at HIMSS23 in Chicago, April 17-21, 2023. HLN’s Mike Berry will be presenting a session and Aasa Dahlberg Schmit will participate in HIMSS Interoperability showcase.

HLN Presents at CDC-ONC Industry Days

BY Mike Berry ON March 7, 2023 CDC | DMI | Events | HL7 | Immunization Information System (IIS) | ONC

HLN attended and presented at CDC-ONC Industry Days on February 27-28, 2023 in Washington, DC. This was the first event of its kind, convened by the CDC Foundation for CDC and ONC.

HLN Participates in HL7 Connectathon in Las Vegas

HLN participated in the HL7 FHIR Connectathon in Las Vegas on January 14-15, 2023 representing the Rhode Island Child and Adult Immunization Registry (RICAIR) in the Helios Accelerator Bulk Data Track.

Draft TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide: A Public Health Perspective

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) project released a Draft TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide. Get a public health perspective here.

Sequoia Releases a Useful Workgroup Report on Information and Pandemic Response

The Sequoia Project released its Emergency Preparedness Information Workgroup’s Pandemic Response Insights and Recommendations. The report has a strong public health focus and it provides succinct recommendations for pandemic preparedness.

Cures Act EHR Reporting Program Draft Measures: What this Means for Public Health

As part of the ONC Health IT Certification Program, Congress mandated the establishment of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Reporting Program to help determine the effectiveness of the program.

ONC Finally Releases TEFCA: What it Might Mean to Public Health

On January 18, 2022 the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) finally released version 1 of the Trusted Exchange Framework, Common Agreement and the QHIN (Qualified Health Information Network) Technical Framework (QTF). These documents represent the latest attempt at initiating a national health information exchange in the United States.