The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, today finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule.

This follows the release of the HTI-1 proposed rule in April. The HTI-1 final rule advances patient access, interoperability and standards, said HHS.

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