Patient API Access: Your obligations and opportunities

Each time a patient interacts with a healthcare provider, a piece of health data is created and stored in an EHR. When data is stored across multiple EHRs and providers, it becomes difficult for patients to access all of their information. Patients today want different ways of collecting their medical information. Although patient portals and paper records are meeting the needs of some patients, digital-savvy individuals are embracing Personal Health Record (PHR) apps to tackle this challenge. Through Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) APIs, healthcare organizations have the opportunity to meet their patients where they are - in the digital app space.

Learning Objectives:

• An overview of the 21st Century CURES Act
• How to make this mostly painless
• The impact on the patient experience and adherence
• How this will shape the future of healthcare

Presenters:
Anthony Brooke, Senior Vice President Strategic Programs – DrFirst
Valerie Garrison, Senior Product Manager - DrFirst