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21-554m Interoperability Connects You, Your Patients and Health Plans
Health Net·CA·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
New CMS Interoperability Rule requires healthcare providers to prevent information blocking, maintain updated digital contact information in NPPES records, and ensure hospitals send electronic ADT notifications to patients' healthcare providers. This focuses on enabling secure digital access to patient health information through standardized data exchange.
Action Required
Immediately: IT/Administration team must establish policies and procedures to prevent information-blocking practices that interfere with electronic health information access. Update digital contact information in NPPES records and work with EHR vendors to ensure NPI information stays current. Hospitals must implement electronic notifications to primary care providers for all patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.