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HighmarkAll Plans · Administrative · Provider Bulletin · PA, WV, DE, NYLow impact

2027 IDE Requirements Manual Available by Jan. 1

Act
by Jan 1, 2027
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Oct 15, 2026

Summary

Highmark will publish an updated Interoperability and Data Exchange (IDE) Requirements Manual by January 1, 2027, on the Provider Resource Center. This manual explains which electronic medical record (EMR) solutions meet Highmark's data exchange requirements. Providers should monitor Provider News for notification when the manual is posted and review it to ensure EMR compliance.

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What to do

by Jan 1, 2027 · 3 steps
01Monitor Provider News on the Provider Resource Center for notification that the updated IDE Requirements Manual has been posted.
02Billing and IT teams should review the manual to verify that your practice's current EMR system and data exchange processes align with Highmark's 2027 requirements.
03No immediate action is required prior to publication.

Original notice

2027 IDE Requirements Manual Available by Jan. 1
providers.highmark.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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