By Mary Griskewicz – Enforcement of information blocking has moved from concept to practice. On September 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release signaled an active enforcement posture and directed more resources to curb practices that interfere with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information.
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By Mary Griskewicz – At its core, HTI-4 is about making prescribing and medication access more real-time, transparent, and aligned with patient needs. It updates health IT certification criteria in three key areas: electronic prescribing, real-time prescription benefit (RTPB), and electronic prior authorization (ePA).
By Mary Griskewicz – CMS has reengaged with the healthcare industry and the public for comment after a period of silence, now with the Department’s reorganization well underway. In a relatively short period, CMS has put out three requests for information, new strategic guidance for its Center of Innovation, and announced rescinding previously published documentation.
By Mary Griskewicz – At first glance, the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Request for Information is short, coming in at 3 pages. But don’t be fooled. It is asking some big, open-ended questions that could shape the future of the Medicare program for years to come.