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21st Century Act Cures Rule
iOS
ANDROID
WINDOWS
CRM
MICROSOFT
SOCIAL
CRM
DESIGN
EXPERIENCE
CLOUDJAVA
RWD
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Agenda
2
 CMS regulations: How you got here
 21st Century Cures Act: Overview
 Changes: ONC certification context
 Ecosystem impact
 Repercussions
 Focus: Beyond the rule
 Suggested approach
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US Healthcare – Then & Now!
3
Where you are now Where you have to be
Interoperability
HL7, CCDA, FHIR, NCPDP, DICOM
ONC Programs
MU3, MACRA, QPP, VBC
Engagement
Patient Portal, Apps - Wellness, PHM
Data Related
PHM, Care Mgmt., Coordinated care, Dashboards
Automation
Workflow alerts/notifications, Behavior tracking
Data Driven
Capacity forecasting, 360° patient view
Compliance
New/Revised criteria, USCDI, Open APIs, Info. Blocking
Engagement
Preemptive care, contextual Omni channel comm., Wearables,
Nothing wrong with change, if in the right direction……
www.nalashaahealth.com
21st Century Cures Act: An Overview
USCDIInfo. Blocking CEHRT
HIT Vendors Care Providers Patients Health Plans HIEs/HINs
Starts
May 2022 May 2023Nov 2020
4
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eRx
CEHRT – Revised Measures
5
 Change/Cancel/Renewal - Request/Response
 RxReason mandatory with all transactions
 NewRx, NewRxRequest/Denied
 RxFill, IndicatorChange
 RxTransfer - Request/Response/Confirm
 REMS(Initiation) – Request/Response
 RxHistory - Request/Response
 GetMessage, Relay Status, Error, Verify, Resupply
 DrugAdministration, Recertification, ePA
Transactions Impacted
• SIG still optional
• Oral liquid meds Rx only in metric standards
• RTPB is still under discussion
• Vitals info. required for patients under 18
• RxChange
 Validate prescriber credentials
 Request review of Drug
 Request Prior Auth.
New Features
Move to NCPDP 2017071 from 1xxxx0.6
Mandatory
Optional
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CEHRT – Revised Measures
6
 Aligns with FHIR V4
 ToC, VDT, CDA creation performance
 e-case reporting, CApp. Access – all criteria
USCDI No more CCDS
Granular, Secured
 Ambulatory, EPs/ECs  2019 CMS QRDA III IG
 IP/Hospital Quality Reporting -  2019 CMS QRDA I IG
 Changes include – Templates, Value-sets, entries
 Cypress update to V5.4
CQMs
No more HL7 IGs
24
Months
 (d)(2).1.c is not applicable for the P&S testing
 (d)(7) – End user device encryption is not mandatory
 E 2147-1 --> E 1247-18
 Not all audit functionality is verified for every measure
Auditable Events
 Follow UDI Release R1
 Lot / Batch / Serial Number
 Manufacturing / Expiration Dates
 Distinct Identification Code
Implantable DevicesNew IGs
Standardized
New IGs
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Data Export
CEHRT – Revised Measure
7
 Export Single patient EHI without intervention or support
 Multiple patients when provider changes Health IT systems
 Export files to be electronic & computable
 To publish Data Export Format (Structure & Syntax) as hyperlink for reference
 All Patient EHI stored in the system to be available for export
 Initial step towards real-time access
 Export of Image, Imaging Information & Image Element Export
Now as Patient Population eHI export
36
Months
www.nalashaahealth.com
CEHRT – Revised Measures
8
 Use HL7 FHIR 4 and several other standards
 Support single/multiple patient data results
APIs
Now eHI export
Standardized
Consent Management
 Security model to permit access, use, or disclosure of sensitive PHI
 Security tags at document, section & entry level for only CCDA
 Re-use of security tags in metadata for FHIR resources
 Avoid Information Blocking lawsuits with proper consent management while exchanging EHI
 Consent2Share (C2S) IG / FHIR consent IGs prescribed for (g)(10)
24
Months
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CEHRT – New Measures
9
 Password Encryption/Cryptographic Hashing
 Adhere to FIPS PUB 140-2
 New / revising certifications after Oct 2020 should attest
Encrypt
authentication
credentials
Multi-factor
authentication
 Via any – Phone, Badge, RSA token, figure prints, Retina scanner, heartbeat or biometric info
 Adhere to standards like NIST publication 800 – 63B Digital Authentication Guidelines
 New/revising certifications after Oct 2020 SHOULD attest
Authentication Mandatory attestation under P&S certification f/w
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CEHRT - Removals
10
Jun
2020
Jan
2022
May
2022
May
2023
 a(4,9,10,13): DDDA
Interactions, CDS, Drug
formulary & patient education
 e(2): Secure messaging
 b(6): Data export
 a(6-8,11): Problem, medication,
medication allergy lists & smoking
status
 b(4-5): CCDS send & receive
 (e)(1)(II)(B) – VDT – audit history
 g(8): API data category
request
Future
Imminent Distant
Immediate
www.nalashaahealth.com
Interoperability - USCDI V1
11
CCDS USCDIevolving
into
Additional data classes & elements…
Additions & their impact…
------------------
 Comply to Minimum USCDI v1 Standards
 SVAP (Standards Version Advancement
Process)
 ToC to use CDA to hold USCDI data
 Procedures Data Class to use CDT to SNODENT
 Patient contact information with US postal
standards
 Additional Vitals & growth charts for children
 8 Clinical Note types for inpatient/ambulatory
 Provenance class (author timestamp, org.)
 Allergies and Intolerances in medication class
 Medication allergies  Allergies & Intolerance
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• No registration process for Provider facing Apps
• Condition of Certification – demo. registration process
• Authorization standard is up to CEHRT discretion
(OpenID, OAuth 2.0)
• SMART Application Launch Framework
• US Core server capability statement
• Provenance & document reference – not mandatory
• Single Patient APIs to use US Core IG
 USCDI Data Elements
 US Core IG FHIR Profiles
• Multi Patient APIs to use Bulk Data Access in addition
• SMART Backend Serv.: Auth Guide + Bulk data Access
Interoperability - API
12
Data Response
Search Operations
Application Registration
• Using TLS version 1.2 or higher
• Secure connection for standalone & EHR launch
• SMART on FHIR Core Capabilities
Secure Connection
• Grant / Deny access to patient data
• Manage Refresh Token & validity
• Support all SMART on FHIR Core Capabilities
• Support all 19 Clinical entities
• Offline Access
• Patient Authorization Revocation
• Verification of JWT + Json web signatures
Authentication & Authorization
• Exceptions & Error Handling
• Publicly Accessible Hyperlinks
API Documentation
www.nalashaahealth.com
• Greater health data control
• Wider choices
• Easier clinical trial enrolments
• Wiser health-plan purchases
• 360o Patient picture
• Patient tracking
• Proactive sharing
• Unique patient id
Regulation – Impact on the ecosystem
13
Technology Focus Areas
• Security
• Audit & Logging capabilities
• Identity Management
• CRM capabilities
• Workflow automations
• APIs
• Integration standards (USCDI)
• Better and complete
documentation
• Shorter revenue cycles
• Greater automation
• Reduced bureaucracy
• Simpler integrations
• Greater innovation
• Lower Xn costs
• Universal security
• Stringent audit capabilities
HIT Vendors
Providers
HIEs
Patients
www.nalashaahealth.com
Repercussions: If we don’t update technology
14
 Certification ban/termination
 CMS wall of shame
 Providers unable to attest from '21
 Hampered ecosystem partnerships
 Reduced marketability
 Dipping customer satisfaction
 Cumbersome compliance tracking/audit
 Exposure to security risks
 Higher cost of info. servicing
Regulatory
Relationships
Operational
BusinessTechnical
Traceability
Secured Access
Interoperability
Data Governance
www.nalashaahealth.com
Focus areas: Beyond the cures rule
15
• Multiple access points
• Archival plan
• Reconcile Master data
Security
Data
Governance
Transparency
Audit/Log
tracing
Unique
Identification
Patient
Lifecycle
tracking
CRM
capability
Automation
• “Follow" the patient
• Proactive interventions
• Contextualized engagement
• One true version of ePHI
• Less labor-intensive reconciliation
• Avoid workflow ambiguity
• Manage data access requests
• Automated process setup
• Protocols for 3rd party authorizations
• Trail of actions
• Demonstration mechanism
• Raise violation flags
• Timely action for info. blocking?
• Automate compliance tracking
• Responsiveness and efficiency
• 3rd parties connect
• Automate integrations
• Defend information blocking allegations
• 360o patient view
• Trace 2nd or 3rd party requests
• Apply population insights individually
www.nalashaahealth.com
Suggested Approach
16
Regulation Checklist
• Covering all possible aspects
• Prioritize based dependencies
Analyze
• Impact areas and magnitude
• Chalk out a preliminary approach
Kick Off
• Finalize execution plan for you
• Start implementation
Go to Market
• Get certified
• General Availability
www.nalashaahealth.com
For more information, contact info@nalashaa.com
Nalashaa Healthcare Solutions LLC.
510, Thornall Street, Ste 210, Edison, NJ 08837
+1-732-602-2560 Ext: 200
Thank You

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  • 1. 21st Century Act Cures Rule iOS ANDROID WINDOWS CRM MICROSOFT SOCIAL CRM DESIGN EXPERIENCE CLOUDJAVA RWD www.nalashaahealth.com
  • 2. www.nalashaahealth.com Agenda 2  CMS regulations: How you got here  21st Century Cures Act: Overview  Changes: ONC certification context  Ecosystem impact  Repercussions  Focus: Beyond the rule  Suggested approach
  • 3. www.nalashaahealth.com US Healthcare – Then & Now! 3 Where you are now Where you have to be Interoperability HL7, CCDA, FHIR, NCPDP, DICOM ONC Programs MU3, MACRA, QPP, VBC Engagement Patient Portal, Apps - Wellness, PHM Data Related PHM, Care Mgmt., Coordinated care, Dashboards Automation Workflow alerts/notifications, Behavior tracking Data Driven Capacity forecasting, 360° patient view Compliance New/Revised criteria, USCDI, Open APIs, Info. Blocking Engagement Preemptive care, contextual Omni channel comm., Wearables, Nothing wrong with change, if in the right direction……
  • 4. www.nalashaahealth.com 21st Century Cures Act: An Overview USCDIInfo. Blocking CEHRT HIT Vendors Care Providers Patients Health Plans HIEs/HINs Starts May 2022 May 2023Nov 2020 4
  • 5. www.nalashaahealth.com eRx CEHRT – Revised Measures 5  Change/Cancel/Renewal - Request/Response  RxReason mandatory with all transactions  NewRx, NewRxRequest/Denied  RxFill, IndicatorChange  RxTransfer - Request/Response/Confirm  REMS(Initiation) – Request/Response  RxHistory - Request/Response  GetMessage, Relay Status, Error, Verify, Resupply  DrugAdministration, Recertification, ePA Transactions Impacted • SIG still optional • Oral liquid meds Rx only in metric standards • RTPB is still under discussion • Vitals info. required for patients under 18 • RxChange  Validate prescriber credentials  Request review of Drug  Request Prior Auth. New Features Move to NCPDP 2017071 from 1xxxx0.6 Mandatory Optional
  • 6. www.nalashaahealth.com CEHRT – Revised Measures 6  Aligns with FHIR V4  ToC, VDT, CDA creation performance  e-case reporting, CApp. Access – all criteria USCDI No more CCDS Granular, Secured  Ambulatory, EPs/ECs  2019 CMS QRDA III IG  IP/Hospital Quality Reporting -  2019 CMS QRDA I IG  Changes include – Templates, Value-sets, entries  Cypress update to V5.4 CQMs No more HL7 IGs 24 Months  (d)(2).1.c is not applicable for the P&S testing  (d)(7) – End user device encryption is not mandatory  E 2147-1 --> E 1247-18  Not all audit functionality is verified for every measure Auditable Events  Follow UDI Release R1  Lot / Batch / Serial Number  Manufacturing / Expiration Dates  Distinct Identification Code Implantable DevicesNew IGs Standardized New IGs
  • 7. www.nalashaahealth.com Data Export CEHRT – Revised Measure 7  Export Single patient EHI without intervention or support  Multiple patients when provider changes Health IT systems  Export files to be electronic & computable  To publish Data Export Format (Structure & Syntax) as hyperlink for reference  All Patient EHI stored in the system to be available for export  Initial step towards real-time access  Export of Image, Imaging Information & Image Element Export Now as Patient Population eHI export 36 Months
  • 8. www.nalashaahealth.com CEHRT – Revised Measures 8  Use HL7 FHIR 4 and several other standards  Support single/multiple patient data results APIs Now eHI export Standardized Consent Management  Security model to permit access, use, or disclosure of sensitive PHI  Security tags at document, section & entry level for only CCDA  Re-use of security tags in metadata for FHIR resources  Avoid Information Blocking lawsuits with proper consent management while exchanging EHI  Consent2Share (C2S) IG / FHIR consent IGs prescribed for (g)(10) 24 Months
  • 9. www.nalashaahealth.com CEHRT – New Measures 9  Password Encryption/Cryptographic Hashing  Adhere to FIPS PUB 140-2  New / revising certifications after Oct 2020 should attest Encrypt authentication credentials Multi-factor authentication  Via any – Phone, Badge, RSA token, figure prints, Retina scanner, heartbeat or biometric info  Adhere to standards like NIST publication 800 – 63B Digital Authentication Guidelines  New/revising certifications after Oct 2020 SHOULD attest Authentication Mandatory attestation under P&S certification f/w
  • 10. www.nalashaahealth.com CEHRT - Removals 10 Jun 2020 Jan 2022 May 2022 May 2023  a(4,9,10,13): DDDA Interactions, CDS, Drug formulary & patient education  e(2): Secure messaging  b(6): Data export  a(6-8,11): Problem, medication, medication allergy lists & smoking status  b(4-5): CCDS send & receive  (e)(1)(II)(B) – VDT – audit history  g(8): API data category request Future Imminent Distant Immediate
  • 11. www.nalashaahealth.com Interoperability - USCDI V1 11 CCDS USCDIevolving into Additional data classes & elements… Additions & their impact… ------------------  Comply to Minimum USCDI v1 Standards  SVAP (Standards Version Advancement Process)  ToC to use CDA to hold USCDI data  Procedures Data Class to use CDT to SNODENT  Patient contact information with US postal standards  Additional Vitals & growth charts for children  8 Clinical Note types for inpatient/ambulatory  Provenance class (author timestamp, org.)  Allergies and Intolerances in medication class  Medication allergies  Allergies & Intolerance
  • 12. www.nalashaahealth.com • No registration process for Provider facing Apps • Condition of Certification – demo. registration process • Authorization standard is up to CEHRT discretion (OpenID, OAuth 2.0) • SMART Application Launch Framework • US Core server capability statement • Provenance & document reference – not mandatory • Single Patient APIs to use US Core IG  USCDI Data Elements  US Core IG FHIR Profiles • Multi Patient APIs to use Bulk Data Access in addition • SMART Backend Serv.: Auth Guide + Bulk data Access Interoperability - API 12 Data Response Search Operations Application Registration • Using TLS version 1.2 or higher • Secure connection for standalone & EHR launch • SMART on FHIR Core Capabilities Secure Connection • Grant / Deny access to patient data • Manage Refresh Token & validity • Support all SMART on FHIR Core Capabilities • Support all 19 Clinical entities • Offline Access • Patient Authorization Revocation • Verification of JWT + Json web signatures Authentication & Authorization • Exceptions & Error Handling • Publicly Accessible Hyperlinks API Documentation
  • 13. www.nalashaahealth.com • Greater health data control • Wider choices • Easier clinical trial enrolments • Wiser health-plan purchases • 360o Patient picture • Patient tracking • Proactive sharing • Unique patient id Regulation – Impact on the ecosystem 13 Technology Focus Areas • Security • Audit & Logging capabilities • Identity Management • CRM capabilities • Workflow automations • APIs • Integration standards (USCDI) • Better and complete documentation • Shorter revenue cycles • Greater automation • Reduced bureaucracy • Simpler integrations • Greater innovation • Lower Xn costs • Universal security • Stringent audit capabilities HIT Vendors Providers HIEs Patients
  • 14. www.nalashaahealth.com Repercussions: If we don’t update technology 14  Certification ban/termination  CMS wall of shame  Providers unable to attest from '21  Hampered ecosystem partnerships  Reduced marketability  Dipping customer satisfaction  Cumbersome compliance tracking/audit  Exposure to security risks  Higher cost of info. servicing Regulatory Relationships Operational BusinessTechnical Traceability Secured Access Interoperability Data Governance
  • 15. www.nalashaahealth.com Focus areas: Beyond the cures rule 15 • Multiple access points • Archival plan • Reconcile Master data Security Data Governance Transparency Audit/Log tracing Unique Identification Patient Lifecycle tracking CRM capability Automation • “Follow" the patient • Proactive interventions • Contextualized engagement • One true version of ePHI • Less labor-intensive reconciliation • Avoid workflow ambiguity • Manage data access requests • Automated process setup • Protocols for 3rd party authorizations • Trail of actions • Demonstration mechanism • Raise violation flags • Timely action for info. blocking? • Automate compliance tracking • Responsiveness and efficiency • 3rd parties connect • Automate integrations • Defend information blocking allegations • 360o patient view • Trace 2nd or 3rd party requests • Apply population insights individually
  • 16. www.nalashaahealth.com Suggested Approach 16 Regulation Checklist • Covering all possible aspects • Prioritize based dependencies Analyze • Impact areas and magnitude • Chalk out a preliminary approach Kick Off • Finalize execution plan for you • Start implementation Go to Market • Get certified • General Availability
  • 17. www.nalashaahealth.com For more information, contact info@nalashaa.com Nalashaa Healthcare Solutions LLC. 510, Thornall Street, Ste 210, Edison, NJ 08837 +1-732-602-2560 Ext: 200 Thank You