HHS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Regulatory Change in Health Information Technology Purchases

The Ministry of Health and Human Services is proposing a rule that would update the requirements of the Health and Social Fitness Acquisition Regulation (also known as HHSAR) related to the acquisition of fitness informatics.

The proposed rule would align proficiency data generation acquisition needs with the implementation criteria and specifications that the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has followed Section 3004 of the Public Health Service Act, according to with applicable economic fitness data generation provisions. . and Clinical Health Act, according to a report published Friday in the Federal Register.

Specifically, the proposal adds a new subpart to HHSAR Part 339, which proposes definitions and policies related to fitness data technology. The subpart also prescribes a new clause, as articulated in a revision of HHSAR Part 352, that implements HITECH Act needs related to the acquisition of fitness computing and the use of such technologies in contracts and agreements with fitness care providers, fitness plans, or fitness insurance. Transmitters.

These adjustments are intended to put into effect proposed policies through the Secretary of Health and Human Services that aim to ensure the effective use of fitness data systems as well as their interoperability.

HHS is asking the public to provide information about adjustments to the HHSAR. Those interested have until October 8 to comment.

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