HHS Wants Input on How to Improve Digital Health Tech for Medicare Patients

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with CMS and the ASTP/ONC, is seeking public input to enhance digital health tools for Medicare beneficiaries. The goal is to build a secure, seamless, and patient-centered digital health infrastructure that supports informed decision-making, chronic condition management, and wellness. CMS aims to expand efforts like Blue Button 2.0 and the Interoperability and Patient Access Rule, while encouraging innovation. Input is welcomed from patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and tech developers on issues such as interoperability, data access, care navigation tools, and reducing administrative burdens. The comment period is open through June 16 via Regulations.gov. This aligns with efforts to create a user-friendly, value-driven digital healthcare system.

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HHS, CMS, and ASTP/ONC are inviting public input to improve digital health tools for Medicare beneficiaries. The initiative aims to advance a secure, seamless, and patient-centered digital infrastructure that supports chronic care management and informed decision-making. Stakeholders—including patients, providers, payers, and developers—are encouraged to share feedback on enhancing interoperability, easing data access, and reducing administrative burdens. The effort builds on programs like Blue Button 2.0 and supports a value-based, user-friendly healthcare system. Comments are open until June 16 via Regulations.gov.

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