by MiHIN | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence, Policy
The Sequoia Project, the entity charged with operationalizing the framework for national interoperability titled the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on how Individual Access Service Providers...
by MiHIN | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence
On August 1, CMS issued the final 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rule, which MiHIN had provided extensive comments for earlier this summer. For those...
by MiHIN | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence, Policy
In the public policy space, two federal changes will affect the way health information is shared across different stakeholders. In a landmark bill titled, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, an emphasis is placed on a concept called “privacy by...
by MiHIN | Jun 23, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence
We’ve delved into what SO/GI is and why standards are important – but our bread and butter is data sharing. Let’s talk about it ▼. According to EHR Intelligence, national data standards for SOGI data could be around the corner. A new study outlined a conceptual HL7...
by MiHIN | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence
We’re continuing our Pride Month series on SO/GI data, what it is and why it’s important! Let’s get down to the nitty gritty: what is SO/GI data? SO/GI = sexual orientation and gender identity. According to the National LGBT Health Education Center, lesbian, gay,...
by MiHIN | Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, HINfluence
June is Pride Month! This month is a celebration of acceptance and affirmation of sexual orientation and gender identity. Data drives clinical decision making – and collecting patient data on sexual orientation and gender identity (SO/GI) can help create a more...
