Why One Healthcare Exec Is Optimistic About the ONC’s New Info Sharing Rule

Last month, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) finalized its HTI-1 rule. The regulations seek to boost interoperability in the healthcare sector and increase patients’ access to their health data. While Jill DeGraff had some reservations about HHS’ initial proposal, she believes the department’s finalized rule is a step in the right direction that will improve data exchange for providers, health tech vendors and patients. DeGraff is well versed in the regulatory momentum surrounding information blocking and interoperability and currently serves as B.well Connected Health’s senior vice president of regulatory.