EHR update: Reporting period may be cut to 90 days, 2017 goal for interoperability

Why This Topic Matters

These policy updates may influence reporting timelines, vendor product requirements, and how organizations plan for health information exchange and interoperability readiness.

Article Sections

1. Meaningful use

   Discusses a proposed change to the reporting period for meaningful use participation and the broader federal rulemaking context. It also notes the relationship to congressional flexibility efforts.

2. Improved communication between systems

   Summarizes federal interoperability efforts led by ONC, including a national roadmap, certification-related incentives, common data set updates, and privacy-related considerations. It also references public comment timing and expected vendor impacts.