The ONC Cures Act Final Rule
Monday, December 28th, 2020The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Cures Act Final Rule hardly rolls off the tongue, but it’s bringing important changes to the world of healthcare. Its provisions aim to improve interoperability and facilitate smoother data exchange.
Although these changes would be beneficial to certain aspects of the healthcare experience, there are also some potential drawbacks associated with the ONC Cures Act Final Rule. The most controversial aspect is that it allows patient health information to be shared with third-party app developers, outside of the bounds of HIPAA regulations. This access outside of HIPAA’s regulatory environment could lead to a rise in health-related data breaches.
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