Hospitals have made progress in adopting patient access capabilities between 2021 and 2024, with most hospitals now enabling patients to electronically view, download, and transmit their health information and securely message their providers. However, certain advanced capabilities, not currently supported through federal programs, are not yet widely adopted among hospitals. Additionally, some gaps remain among lower-resourced hospitals. 

What’s in a number? A lot, it turns out, especially when it comes to measuring interoperability progress. For well over a decade, we have collaborated with federal and private sector partners on interoperability-related surveys to answer a big picture question: “how are we doing?” Unlike other aspects of our lives where we can measure progress based on a single metric (like weight loss), measuring interoperability progress has become more challenging over time.

We are pleased to announce that the beta version of an interactive, searchable map for TEFCATM participation is now available. The map released today is another example of our commitment to transparency.

ASTP/ONC released a final rule enabling the use of certified EHRs to submit prior authorizations, select drugs consistent with a patient’s insurance coverage, and exchange electronic prescription information with pharmacies and insurance plans.

The United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 6 (USCDI v6) is now available! USCDI v6 includes an updated list of data classes and elements that seek to advance health data in a way that will benefit users of health IT. We also released the latest Standards Bulletin, which describes ASTP’s continued expansion of USCDI.