The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a proposed reinstatement of a previously approved information collection related to patient access through Application Programming Interfaces (API). The aim is to improve the interoperability of health information, allowing patients better electronic access to their health records. Public comments are being accepted until January 6, 2025, and can be submitted through the specified online portal.
Simple Explanation
The CMS is asking people to tell them what they think about a new plan to make it easier for patients to see their health records online, but they need help explaining complex rules and ensuring people's personal data stays safe.