In November, healthcare providers will be required to promote interoperability and give patients access to their health information. Electronic health record systems must also be able to integrate with third-party software through standard APIs.
Hospitals and health IT vendors will have some extra time to come into compliance with new interoperability rules published by the Department of Health and Human Services in March. The agency is giving them an extension in light of the pandemic.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.