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- HHS pulls back on non-finalized health data proposals
In more changes regarding health IT standards, the HHS is retracting unresolved sections of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed regulation from 2024.
- The changes affect some proposals supported by the CAP.
Background: The initial rule proposed updating and adding requirements regarding health information technology, information blocking, and the Trusted Exchange Framework and the Common Agreement.
- Most HTI-2 proposals backed by the CAP remain unfinalized, affecting initiatives around laboratory data exchange.
Yes, but: Two proposals that the CAP expressed concerns with were withdrawn.
Imaging: The CAP raised concerns that proposed certification requirements to support the access, exchange, and use of diagnostic images via links would hurt pathologists.
- We advocated for the exclusion of pathology and clinical laboratory images unless exchanged for patient care.
Public Health Data Exchange: Another proposal called to adopt a new certification criterion that would establish requirements for a standardized API for public health data exchange.
- The CAP noted its lack of readiness for comprehensive lab use cases and the potential costs of replacing current interfaces.
What's next: The CAP will continue to monitor and keep members updated as more information becomes available.