The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in partnership with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC), is seeking public input on how to advance a seamless, secure, and patient-centered digital health infrastructure. The request for information (RFI) will be open for comment through June 16.
“The goal is to unlock the power of modern technology to help seniors and their families take control of their health and well-being, manage chronic conditions, and access care more efficiently,” CMS said.
The RFI invites input from patients, caregivers, providers, payers, technology developers, and other stakeholders on how CMS and ASTP/ONC can:
- Drive the development and adoption of digital health management and care navigation applications
- Strengthen interoperability and secure access to health data through open, standards-based technologies
- Identify barriers preventing the seamless exchange of health information across systems
- Reduce administrative burden while accelerating progress toward value-based, patient-centered care
“We are building a future where seniors and families have the digital tools they need at their fingertips—tools that help them make informed choices, manage chronic conditions, and stay healthy,” said Stephanie Carlton, CMS chief of staff and deputy administrator. “The government must be a catalyst, not a barrier, to unleashing American innovation in healthcare.”
To access the RFI, visit the Federal Register.
