Promoting Interoperability What’s in a Name

Article Overview

This commentary explains a CMS health IT policy update centered on the shift from Meaningful Use to Promoting Interoperability, along with related agency efforts aimed at improving electronic health record exchange and patient access to data. It is most relevant to readers tracking Medicare quality and EHR incentive programs, especially those working in hospital, physician, or nephrology settings. The article also touches on broader interoperability goals, patient data transparency, and related CMS initiatives such as MyHealthEData and Blue Button 2.0.