21-552m Interoperability Connects You, Your Patients and Health Plans

Immediately: 1) Billing team and IT must implement policies and procedures to prevent information-blocking practices that interfere with electronic health information access. 2) Update and maintain current digital contact information in NPPES records and work with EHR vendors to keep NPI information current. 3) Hospitals must ensure electronic notifications are sent to patients' healthcare providers upon admission, discharge, or transfer.