Epic Letter To HHS Re: Pending EHR Interoperability Rules
On February 3, 2020, electronic health record (EHR) vendor Epic, along with 60 health systems, signed a letter expressing concerns with the proposed policy changes to the United States Department of Health and Human Services in regard to the interoperability of health information technology. The letter outlines a number of recommended changes to the rule including: Respect for consumer and family privacy; standardize data exchange; protect EHR developer innovation; and create realistic timelines . . .

