Interoperability

CMS envisions frictionless data sharing in which patients can use biometrics to access their records. They can then transfer them using a QR code, explains Amy Gleason, administrator at U.S. DOGE Service and CMS strategic advisor.

Most providers say having the majority of their payers support the Prior Authorization API requirements is extremely important.

The theme for the second day of HIMSS26 was AI transformation, and this video offers a look at interviews with leaders about ambient AI, governance and how wearables can uncover health insights.

Mass General Brigham's AI deployment, ASTP/ONC's health data ecosystem and patient concerns about how ambient AI systems store and use their data were among the topics from the first official day of HIMSS26.

HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf was honored during the HIMSS Native American & Indigenous Health Symposium for his commitment to the community.

Using real-time data and AI, core processes are becoming faster and more transparent, Optum says.

Dr. Thomas Keane, assistant secretary for technology policy and national coordinator for health IT at HHS, outlines his office's recent work on issuing and finalizing rules aimed at improving health information exchange.

HIMSS provides support and community, and is advancing EHR initiatives to connect tribal health systems.

Close to 45% of payments flow through value-based models, with 28.7% in downside risk, according to AHIP survey.

Scott Rossignol with eHealth Exchange and others will address what providers and payers need to know at HIMSS26.