Request for Information on Health Technology Ecosystem

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May 28, 2025 to June 25, 2025

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Health Data Interoperability (2 positions) ▼

Government Role in Health Technology (2 positions) ▼

Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools (2 positions) ▼

Patient Privacy and Consent (2 positions) ▼

Digital Identification and Biometric Data (2 positions) ▼

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Technology Company

Individual/Citizen

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Professional Association

Advocacy Group

Healthcare Provider

Insurance Company

Comments

Comment ID ▼	Date	Submitter ▼	Organization ▼	Stances ▼ Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Cautious Integration of Digital Health Tools Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Oppose Digital IDs and Biometrics Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Support Digital IDs and Biometrics Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech Government Role in Health Technology: Limit Government Control Over Health Technology Health Data Interoperability: Oppose Mandating Specific Platforms Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy ⚠️ Unusual Combinations	Comment ▼	Attachments ▼ With attachments No attachments	Dup Count ▼ 1	Dup Ratio ▼ 1/50	Attachment Text ▼	Key Quote ▼	Rationale ▼	Entity Type ▼ Advocacy Group Healthcare Provider Individual/Citizen Insurance Company Other/Unknown Professional Association Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0657	2025-06-23	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Oscar Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Support Digital IDs and Biometrics Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please see attached comments from Oscar Health.	📎	1	1/50	75 Varick St, 5th Floor New York, NY 10013 June 16, 2025 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS–0042–NC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Thomas Keane, MD, MBA Assistant Secretary for...	Oscar is a strong supporter of achieving true interoperability in healthcare and encouraging broader use of Health IT, but we continue to encounter several barriers to realizing this vision.	The comment expresses support for standardized protocols like FHIR for interoperability, advocates for the adoption of digital health tools, supports the use of digital identity credentials, and calls for an active government role in standardizing health technology, indicating a comprehensive approach to improving the health technology ecosystem.	Insurance Company
CMS-2025-0050-0116	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Oppose Digital IDs and Biometrics Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Government Role in Health Technology: Limit Government Control Over Health Technology	Another means of anyone getting their info stolen is foolish; no one needs the "dark web" [whatever that is] to steal anything; all it takes is for a careless, lazy, selfish "health" care facility to let their guard down and away goes all hipaa and pii a la the "health technology ecosystem." People ...		1	1/50		Digitizing this, and electronic that have made "health" care providers more lazy, sloppier, LESS efficient, less careful, and less caring.	The commenter expresses strong opposition to digital identification and the digitization of health information, emphasizing concerns about privacy and security. They argue that the current health technology ecosystem has led to inefficiencies and a false sense of security, indicating a desire for more stringent protections for patient data.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0026	2025-05-28	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0001		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability	Federal funds should only support fully interoperable electronic health records that allow seamless communication between all of a patients’ doctors, hospitals and other health care providers . This information should also be able to be encoded on a card to be carried by the individual and updated a...		1	1/50		Federal funds should only support fully interoperable electronic health records that allow seamless communication between all of a patients’ doctors, hospitals and other health care providers.	The comment emphasizes the need for fully interoperable electronic health records to ensure seamless communication among healthcare providers, indicating support for standardized protocols for interoperability.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0762	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Moxe Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools	At Moxe, we believe that interoperability’s moment is now, but getting it right requires more than compliance checklists and technology mandates. It requires smarter, more intentional collaboration between payers and providers, built on a foundation of shared data that’s actually usable and can be t...	📎	1	1/50	Health Technology Ecosystem CMS Request for Information Response Centers for Medicar e & Medicaid Services Depar tment of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-0042-NC PO Box 8013, Baltimor e, MD 21244-8013 Submitted by: Moxe ...	To truly modernize healthcare, CMS must go beyond policy directives and technical standards and instead foster conditions that reward the exchange and use of high quality clinical data.	The comment emphasizes the need for interoperability and collaboration between payers and providers, indicating support for standardized protocols. It also advocates for an active role of CMS in fostering conditions for data exchange, aligning with the need for broad adoption of digital health tools.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0283	2025-06-13	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	File Code: CMS-0042-NC Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this request for information. I am a board certified pathologist, and I spent the last ten years of my career before retirement as a medical officer in the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in the Department of H...	📎	1	1/50	ISSN : 2229-5089 Vol 11 - Issue 1 - Januar y-December 2020 Publication of the Association f or Pathology Inf ormaticsJournal of Pathology Informatics www .jpathinf ormatics.org Journal of Pathology Informatics • V olume 11 • Issue 1 • January-December 2020 • Pages 1-*** © 20...	To correct this deficiency, the future health technology ecosystem must support the sharing of data and knowledge needed to treat the numerous small patient clusters that are found nationally.	The commenter emphasizes the need for improved interoperability and data sharing to address the complexities of patient care, indicating support for standardized protocols. They also advocate for the adoption of advanced diagnostic technologies and a proactive government role in establishing standards, reflecting a comprehensive approach to enhancing the health technology ecosystem.	Healthcare Provider
CMS-2025-0050-0252	2025-06-13	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Oppose Digital IDs and Biometrics	While technology can be very beneficial, no one should be required to hold a digital ID in order to receive care or benefits. A digital ID threatens the sovereignty and autonomy of the individual, and any benefits are greatly outweighed by the potential loss of privacy and autonomy. Thank you for t...		1	1/50		no one should be required to hold a digital ID in order to receive care or benefits.	The commenter clearly expresses opposition to the requirement of a digital ID for receiving care, emphasizing concerns over individual sovereignty and privacy, which aligns with the stance against digital IDs.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0230	2025-06-12	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please see attached comments from the Division of Digital Healthcare Research, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.	📎	1	1/50	1 FROM: Division of Digital Healthcare Research, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technolog...	CMS should enact policies that mitigate against unintended consequences, such as bias or discrimination, which can arise with increasing automation, including administrative workflows.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability and the integration of digital health tools, reflecting a supportive stance towards these themes. Additionally, it advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology, indicating a clear position on the need for government involvement in these areas.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0144	2025-06-11	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Castlestone	Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Support Digital IDs and Biometrics Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	PC-1 (a) I would like seniors to have the ability to know when their identity is used to file a claim. The recent catheter scam, where beneficiaries were hit with copayment bills for goods and services never ordered by their physician and not needed, demonstrates the vulnerability that Medicare ben...	📎	1	1/50	PC-1 (a) I would like seniors to have the ability to know when their identity is used to file a claim. The recent catheter scam, where beneficiaries were hit with copayment bills for goods and services never ordered by their physician and not needed, demonstrates the vulnerability that Medicare ...	The benefits are substantial. CMS and beneficiaries are better protected from fraud due to identity theft. Providers identities are protected from misuse and authorizing claims for patients they never saw.	The comment expresses strong support for digital identities and their role in preventing fraud, indicating a clear stance on the need for standardized protocols and government involvement in health technology. It emphasizes the importance of patient consent and privacy while advocating for the broad adoption of digital health tools.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0757	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	I am submitting this full narrative response to the CMS Interoperability RFI not as an academic exercise, but as a lived experience. This comment reflects insights from the frontlines of patient advocacy, pharmacy practice, and digital health policy—written by someone who survived what the current s...	📎	1	1/50	CMS RFI Public Comment Submission Interoperability Is Not a Privilege: A Patient’s Fight to Rebuild Healthcare Submitted By: Kelee L. Petzelt Patient \| Advocate \| Strategist Synerio \| HL7 \| NCPDP \| NASP \| NCPA \| CodeX \| FAST \| APICS – informing CARIN Alliance through APIC Submission T...	If you want real answers, stop asking only the so-called experts. Ask the daughter who buried her 48-year-old father a week before her wedding —because insurance delayed a PGx test that could’ve flagged a chemo interaction and bought him time.	The commenter advocates for interoperability and patient-centered data control, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and the importance of patient consent and privacy. They also call for broad adoption of digital health tools and an active government role in standardizing health technology, reflecting their lived experience and insights as a patient advocate.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0106	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Syntax Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Submission to CMS/ONC Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem File Code: CMS-0042-NC RIN: 0938-AV68 Submitted by: Syntax Health Date: June 3, 2025 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/CMS-2025-0050-0031 Subject: Public Comment on Digital Infrastructure Needs to Support V...	📎	1	1/50	Submission to CMS/ONC Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem File Code: CMS-0042-NC RIN: 0938-AV68 Submitted by: Syntax Health Date: June 3, 2025 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/CMS-2025-0050-0031 Subject: Public ...	We urge CMS and ONC to design this modernization effort with real-world providers in mind—especially those serving high-need populations.	The comment emphasizes the need for enforceable data standards and the promotion of digital health tools, indicating support for interoperability and broad adoption of technology. Additionally, it advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology to improve care coordination and equity.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0695	2025-06-24	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Albertsons Companies, Inc.	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	We recommend that CMS incorporates relevant data sources and creates standards for disease-specific lifestyle and nutrition recommendations by providers and enables a universal easy—to-use application for patients that combines medical records, actionable lifestyle and care navigation recommendation...	📎	1	1/50	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS -0042 -NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 -8013 Irina Pelphrey: Irina.Pelphrey@albertsons.com Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Comments to Health Technology Ecosyste...	We recommend that CMS incorporates relevant data sources and creates standards for disease-specific lifestyle and nutrition recommendations by providers and enables a universal easy-to-use application for patients that combines medical records, actionable lifestyle and care navigation recommendation...	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and a universal application to enhance interoperability and data sharing, which aligns with supporting standardized protocols for interoperability. It also advocates for the broad adoption of digital health tools and suggests an active role for the government in creating standards, indicating a belief in the necessity of government involvement in health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0761	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	National Association of Chain Drug Stores	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please see the attached comment letter. Thank you.	📎	1	1/50	1776 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22209 • P: 703.549.3001 • F: 703.836.4869 • NACDS.org June 16, 2025 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boul...	NACDS strongly supports the vision for a connected, secure, and effective health technology ecosystem. To realize this vision, it is crucial to fully acknowledge and integrate the role of pharmacies.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and the inclusion of pharmacies in health data interoperability initiatives, indicating support for standardized interoperability. It also advocates for broader adoption of digital health tools and highlights the government's role in creating a cohesive health technology ecosystem.	Advocacy Group
CMS-2025-0050-0916	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	CareSet	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools	Please see attached	📎	1	1/50	Subject: Comments on Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem (CMS-0042-NC) These comments are submitted in response to the RFI concerning the Health Technology Ecosystem, with a focus on the creation of a consolidated nat...	A standardized quality score would solve a major need for beneficiaries.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and a national provider directory to improve data sharing and interoperability, indicating support for standardized approaches. It also advocates for government involvement in creating these standards, reflecting an active role in health technology. Additionally, it promotes the adoption of digital health tools to enhance healthcare delivery.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0561	2025-06-20	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Lantana Consulting Group	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please see attached file for Lantana Consulting Group's comments.	📎	1	1/50	©2025 Lantana Consulting Group. All rights reserved / www.lantanagroup.com CMS Request for Information: Health Technology E cosystem TD-4: How can CMS better encourage use of open, standards -based, publicly available APIs over proprietary APIs? Over the past decade, CMS has implemented progr...	Open, standards-based, publicly available APIs are critical infrastructure for achieving real-time interoperability, enabling patient-centered care, fostering innovation, and reducing cost and burden across the healthcare continuum.	The comment emphasizes the importance of open, standards-based APIs and the role of CMS in promoting interoperability and reducing reliance on proprietary systems, indicating strong support for standardized protocols and an active government role in health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0091	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Cautious Integration of Digital Health Tools Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy	I like the use of technology to enhance health. I think we must be careful about this. My concern is universal healthcare record poses risk for national vaccine registry or database this is concerning for many people post Covid era of life where people couldn’t enter places without digital proof of ...		1	1/50		I think we must be careful about this. My concern is universal healthcare record poses risk for national vaccine registry or database this is concerning for many people post Covid era of life where people couldn’t enter places without digital proof of vaccination.	The commenter expresses caution regarding the integration of digital health tools, particularly in relation to privacy concerns about vaccine records. They emphasize the need for restrictions on access to immunization records, indicating a prioritization of patient consent and privacy.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0607	2025-06-23	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	CMS, ASTP/ONC, and NLM should support adoption of the LOINC–SNOMED CT Ontology as part of its health IT regulatory and quality reporting framework. The ontology provides a harmonized representation of laboratory and clinical observations by embedding LOINC concepts within the SNOMED CT ontological s...		1	1/50		CMS, ASTP/ONC, and NLM should support adoption of the LOINC–SNOMED CT Ontology as part of its health IT regulatory and quality reporting framework.	The comment advocates for the adoption of a standardized ontology to enhance interoperability and data exchange, indicating support for standardized protocols. Additionally, it calls for CMS's involvement in referencing this ontology in regulatory frameworks, reflecting a desire for an active government role in standardizing health technology.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0434	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Kessler Healthcare Consulting, LLC	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s). This is a Response to CMS-0042-NC, Request for Information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-0042-NC, P.O. Box 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244-8013	📎	1	1/50	TJK@KesslerHCConsulting.com Page 1 of 5 (443) 679- 7981 June 16, 2025 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS -0042 -NC P .O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 -8013 Subject: Request for Information : Health Technolog...	Beneﬁciaries must be given accurate and immediate information regarding the coverage of individual items and services, as well as their ﬁnancial responsibilities.	The commenter emphasizes the need for standardized protocols to improve data interoperability and patient empowerment through technology, while also highlighting the importance of patient privacy and the government's role in ensuring these standards are met.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0034	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS_FRDOC_0001-4103		Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Government Role in Health Technology: Limit Government Control Over Health Technology	One of my concerns is that I can't opt out of paper statements regarding all my Medicare summary's including RX drugs. I must get between 250-500 pages each year, EVEN though I signed up for DIGITAL access only with my advantage plan! I called the advantage plan and it took them 3 months to see why ...		1	1/50		Totally unacceptable. Government waste on paper and postage!	The commenter expresses frustration over being unable to opt out of paper statements despite requesting digital access, indicating a concern for personal choice and privacy. Additionally, they criticize government mandates that lead to unnecessary waste, reflecting a stance against government control over health technology.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0032	2025-06-03	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0001	Broadspire, Inc.	Health Data Interoperability: Oppose Mandating Specific Platforms Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	My first comment, I work with Medicare Beneficiaries every single day due to issues they are experiencing with Medicare denying payment, or medical providers denying treatment. From a technology standpoint, out of all of the cases, approximately 2% have an email address. So I'm not sure what techn...		1	1/50		Please be aware, there are cases where Medicare Beneficiaries are being denied treatment by medical providers due to OPEN medicals on a WC claim.	The commenter expresses concerns about the lack of technology access for elderly Medicare beneficiaries, indicating a need for standardized protocols that consider their unique challenges. They also highlight the importance of prioritizing patient consent and privacy in the context of treatment denials, and they advocate for a more active government role in addressing these issues.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0097	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Tennr	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Tennr, an intelligent automation platform for healthcare, is dedicated to streamlining clinical and operational tasks by precisely reading and interpreting complex medical documents with over 99.8% data entry accuracy, powered by its flagship RaeLM (TM) machine learning model. This response highligh...	📎	1	1/50	Pr oprietar y Models:RaeLM™T ennr's flagship document r easoning model, RaeLM™, is designed t o e xtr act comple x medical data fr om messy or ders, r ef err als, and writt en not es. RaeLM is a chorus of models: (1) a checkbo x identification and classification model, (2) a vision model f or...	Tennr is committed to collaborating with CMS, ASTP/ONC, and other stakeholders to advance the digital health ecosystem.	The comment expresses support for standardized protocols and interoperability in health data, promotes the adoption of digital health tools, and emphasizes the role of government in standardizing health technology, indicating a proactive stance on these issues.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0225	2025-06-12	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Apps that don't exist but should: 1. App that allows direct, real-time patient access to all areas of the records, including AI input/outputs used in decision making 2. App that allows patients to insert corrections and documents directly in the visit note 3. App that allows patients to see all who ...		1	1/50		Information asymmetry enables medical paternalism and minimizes patient choice; the profession is still stuck in old ways.	The commenter advocates for the development of various apps that enhance patient access to their health records and promote transparency, indicating support for interoperability and patient empowerment. They also express concerns about provider practices and the need for government oversight, reflecting a desire for accountability and standardization in health technology.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0240	2025-06-12	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	American Academy of Physician Associates	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	June 1 2, 202 5 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 -1850 RE: Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem Dear Administrator Oz, The American Ac...	AAPA supports policies that provide increased patient access to personal healthcare information.	The comment expresses strong support for interoperability and standardized protocols, emphasizing the need for improved access to patient data and the benefits of technology in enhancing patient care. It also advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology to facilitate these improvements.	Professional Association
CMS-2025-0050-0519	2025-06-18	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Denver Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Support Digital IDs and Biometrics	Please see attached document for RFI response.	📎	1	1/50	June 13, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS–4211–PN P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244–8016. Re: Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem Dear Mr. Kennedy, Thank you for the op...	Interoperability allows us to get the data we need quickly, so we can provide the best care for the patient without unnecessary delays or the need to repeat expensive diagnostic testing that has already been performed elsewhere but for which data is not visible.	The comment emphasizes the importance of interoperability and standardized protocols for effective data exchange, which aligns with supporting standardized protocols for interoperability. It also advocates for the adoption of digital health tools and suggests that government involvement is necessary for standardization, indicating a supportive stance on government roles. Additionally, the mention of digital identity credentials reflects support for digital IDs.	Healthcare Provider
CMS-2025-0050-0619	2025-06-23	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	General Dynamics IT Corporation	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	CMS ASTP /ONC Solicitation of Public Comments Health Technology Ecosys tem 06/16/2025 CMS -0042 -NC June 16 , 2025 Solicitation of Public Comments Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CM...	A nationwide provider directory of FHIR endpoints would allow payers to more efficiently maintain current provider directories for the benefit of consumers who need important information when selecting plans or providers within a plan’s network.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability, the need for flexible use of patient data to improve care, and the promotion of digital health tools, all while advocating for an active government role in standardizing health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0028	2025-05-28	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0001	Alcott AI	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Executive Summary Alcott AI is building the health operating system for humans - not hospitals. We unify health data, summarize patient goals, and generate structured visit prep briefs for clinicians. Our platform directly supports CMS's goal of a seamless, interoperable, patient-centric health ecos...	📎	1	1/50	Alcott AI - RFI Response to CMS-0042-NC Submitted by: Alcott AI Contact: [Contact information omitted per CMS guidelines] Website: https://www.alcottai.com Executive Summary Alcott AI is building the health operating system for humans - not hospitals. We unify health data, summarize patient goals, a...	Alcott AI is building the health operating system for humans - not hospitals. We unify health data, summarize patient goals, and generate structured visit prep briefs for clinicians.	The comment emphasizes the importance of interoperability and structured data collection, aligning with support for standardized protocols. It advocates for the adoption of digital health tools and suggests active government involvement in standardizing health technology, indicating a clear stance on these issues.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0577	2025-06-20	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	June 16, 2025 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-0042-NC P.O. Box 8013 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Dear Sir or Madam, We are the members of the informal Trebuchet subgroup on Clinical Documentation Supporting Orders...	CMS should require all eligible physicians who order items and services to have CRD/DTR capabilities in their EHR by 2026 and use it for every item/service they order where a template exists at the relevant payer.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and APIs to improve interoperability and reduce administrative burdens, indicating support for standardized interoperability. It also advocates for government action to enforce these standards, reflecting an active role for government in health technology.	Professional Association
CMS-2025-0050-0205	2025-06-11	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability	I am a dentist and health services researcher, and I want to convey the necessity of interoperability and data access that bridges the current silos between dentistry and other aspects of healthcare. I often have patients come in assuming that I have access to their medical diagnoses and medications...		1	1/50		Interoperability would also facilitate better communication between medical and dental providers and enable us to provide more patient-centered and comprehensive care.	The commenter emphasizes the need for interoperability to bridge gaps between dental and medical records, indicating support for standardized protocols that enhance data sharing and communication among healthcare providers.	Healthcare Provider
CMS-2025-0050-0736	2025-06-24	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	This response is from the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI).	📎	1	1/50	CHAI’s RFI Response Exec Summary: CMS has established a leading national role in defining and enforcing clinical quality standards in the US, through programs like the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program , Hospital Value-Base...	CMS should expand access to CMS’ vast data resources for developers and researchers. Opening de-identified claims and outcomes data to innovators will provide robust, feature-rich data, while conserving data privacy, to fuel AI innovation and subsequent clinical breakthroughs.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols for interoperability, prioritizes patient consent and privacy in data sharing, advocates for the broad adoption of digital health tools, and calls for an active government role in establishing standards and frameworks for health technology.	Advocacy Group
CMS-2025-0050-0668	2025-06-24	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	American Hospital Association	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please review this document from the American Hospital Association: CMS-0042-NC Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem	📎	1	1/50	June 16, 202 4 The Honorable Thomas Keane, M.D. Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS -0042 -NC P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 -8013 The Honorable Stephanie Carl...	The AHA recognizes the pivotal role that health technology plays in care delivery today and its potential to transform the patient and provider experience in the future.	The comment expresses strong support for standardized protocols for interoperability, emphasizes the importance of patient privacy and consent, advocates for the broad adoption of digital health tools, and calls for an active government role in standardizing health technology, reflecting a comprehensive approach to improving the health technology ecosystem.	Professional Association
CMS-2025-0050-0721	2025-06-24	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached document	📎	1	1/50	PCMA re: CMS-0042 NC RFI June 16, 2025 Submitted via email to https://www.regulations.gov June 16, 2025 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Thomas Keane, MD Secretary for Technology Policy and National Coordinator for Health Information Te...	PCMA strongly supports efforts to reduce barriers to data access and exchange, and to use technology to accelerate the transition to value-based care (VBC) to improve health outcomes.	The comment expresses strong support for reducing barriers to data access and promoting interoperability, indicating a clear stance on the importance of standardized protocols. Additionally, it advocates for the adoption of digital health tools and emphasizes the government's role in standardizing health technology.	Advocacy Group
CMS-2025-0050-0431	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Claritev	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Health Technology Ecosystem CMS-0042-NC under RFI – RIN 0938-AV68, which shows the commitment of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve the healthcare system. In the attached file, Claritev is providing direct responses to seve...	📎	1	1/50	Claritev Comments on CMS -0042 -NC, RIN 0938- AV6 1 Comments on CMS - 0042 -NC, RIN 0938 - AV68 Claritev Comments on CMS -0042 -NC, RIN 0938- AV6 2 Thank you for the opportunity to respond to th e Health Technology Ecosystem RFI – RIN 0938- AV68 , which ...	We believe that removing data-sharing barriers, reducing the monetization of certain data and encouraging the transmittal, curation and delivery of relevant data to the point of service or payment would benefit patients, caregivers, providers and payors alike.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability and the need for a comprehensive data ecosystem, indicating support for standardized data sharing. It also advocates for the flexible use of patient data to improve care, promoting the adoption of digital health tools and highlighting the government's role in standardizing health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0227	2025-06-12	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Marani Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Comment on CMS-0042-NC, Submitted by Marani Health Marani Health, a digital health innovator focused on maternal and fetal care, appreciates the opportunity to provide input on CMS and ASTP/ONC’s Request for Information regarding digital health tools and health technology infrastructure. We strong...		1	1/50		We strongly support the Administration’s vision for a patient-centered, interoperable health technology ecosystem.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and broader adoption of digital health tools, particularly in maternal health, indicating a strong support for interoperability and government involvement in health technology standards.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0461	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Government Role in Health Technology: Limit Government Control Over Health Technology	Note the RFI Summary lead-in, “Effective and responsible adoption of technology can empower patients to make better decisions for their health and well-being”. We believe this Administration is uniquely qualified to turn the tables on an HIT infrastructure currently subservient to everything big: bi...	📎	1	1/50	Response to CMS RFI – Health Technology Ecosystem Gary L Dickinson – EHR Standards Consulting Submitted 16 June 2025 1 Response to : Request for Information – Health Technology Ecosystem Source: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (...	TEFCA is a vestige of the big government/big institution/big vendor complex, built to serve their interests, not the interests of the individual patient, clinician or caregiver, also not small/medium and rural providers.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols for interoperability and critiques the current government-driven models like TEFCA, advocating for a more patient-centered approach. It also highlights the importance of patient privacy and consent in the context of health data management.	Professional Association
CMS-2025-0050-0606	2025-06-23	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	PC-1a. I appreciate digital health products that provide feedback about important factors that support health, such as diet, exercise, mindfulness, and sleep. PC-1b. I do not need a personal assistant, as I am capable of synthesizing and acting on information on my own without the interference of AI...		1	1/50		A single payor system would eliminate bureaucratic waste and close loopholes that can be exploited for fraud and abuse.	The commenter expresses support for standardized protocols for interoperability by highlighting the need for a unified system for accessing health data. They also emphasize the importance of patient privacy and consent, advocating for data collection that does not restrict healthcare choices. Additionally, they promote the adoption of digital health tools and suggest an active government role in standardizing health technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0286	2025-06-13	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Bipartisan Policy Center	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	The Bipartisan Policy Center has provided comments in the attached document.	📎	1	1/50	VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION June 13, 2025 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS -0042 -NC P .O. Box 8013 8013, Baltimore, MD 21244 -8013 Re: Request for Information; Health Technology ...	BPC’s Health Program advances bipartisan policy solutions to build a more cost-effective, evidence-based health care system to improve population health.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols for interoperability and promotes the adoption of digital health tools, indicating a strong support for these themes. Additionally, it advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology, reflecting a comprehensive approach to improving the health technology ecosystem.	Advocacy Group
CMS-2025-0050-0831	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Dimer Health	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	Dimer Health Response to RFI the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS-0042-NC: Health Technology Ecosystem Submitted by Dimer Health (dimerhealth.com) Collaborative input Portions of this response were developed through a research collaboration between Dimer Health and the West Health In...	Dimer’s Transitionist model was built for that gap. By fusing real-time clinical feeds with context-aware community insight, we turn endogenous signals into timely, proportional interventions—exactly the kind of response loop scalable VBC demands.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and interoperability in health technology, supports the adoption of digital health tools, and advocates for an active government role in establishing these standards, reflecting a strong alignment with the themes of health data interoperability and digital health integration.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0893	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Oppose Mandating Specific Platforms Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	Public Comment on CMS-0042-NC Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem Submitted to: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services File Code: CMS-0042-NC Date: June 16 2025 Submitted by: Colin Elsinga, COO, Metriport Inc. Respo...	TEFCA's current implementation restricts rather than advances provider access to health information.	The commenter expresses opposition to the restrictive nature of TEFCA on provider access to health information, indicating a preference for a more standardized and inclusive approach to interoperability. Additionally, they advocate for active government involvement in creating transparent governance structures and standards for health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0007	2025-05-28	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0001	OttnoAI	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	To the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology: OttnoAI is architecting the future of patient-centric healthcare by offering a direct-to-consumer medical AI application designed t...	📎	1	1/50	UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIEDOTTNOAI A Medical AI Revolution THE WORLD’S FIRST AI PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD. We believe healthcare information should be intuitive, highly personalized, and available to everyone. That's why we've created something extraordinary: an AI that understands medicine at a profo...	We believe that accessing and interpreting one's comprehensive health record—spanning conversations, lab results, and diagnostic imaging—should be an intuitive, seamless, and deeply personalized experience.	The comment emphasizes the importance of intuitive access to health records and the integration of AI for better health management, indicating support for interoperability and the adoption of digital health tools. It also highlights a commitment to patient privacy and security, aligning with the need for government standards in health technology.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0780	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	DaVita, INC	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	DaVita appreciates the opportunity to provide the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with comments on the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI). If you have questions or need any additional information regarding any portion of these comments, please contact Kayla L....	📎	1	1/50	June 16, 2025 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: [CMS -0042 -NC] Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem Dear Administrator Oz, DaVita appreciates the opportunity t...	DaVita supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800 -63-3 and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 credentials/standards to allow federated access to machine-readable data across various FHIR endpoints.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability, advocating for the inclusion of dialysis facilities in data access programs, and supports the government's role in establishing standards and frameworks that enhance data sharing and digital health tool adoption.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0828	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	TeleTracking Technologies, Inc.	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Support Digital IDs and Biometrics	See attached file(s)	📎	1	1/50	The Times Building \| 336 Fourth Avenue \| Pittsburgh, PA 15222 \| TeleTracking.com TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. 336 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Direct : 804-304-6375 VIA UPLOAD (6/16/25) June 1 6, 2025 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attn: The Honorable ...	TeleTracking Technologies offers unique insights into building scalable, interoperable healthcare data ecosystems.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability and the promotion of digital health tools, indicating a strong support for these themes. Additionally, it advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology and supports the use of digital identities for enhanced security and interoperability.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0165	2025-06-11	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Digital Identification and Biometric Data: Oppose Digital IDs and Biometrics Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Government Role in Health Technology: Limit Government Control Over Health Technology	I am a health freedom activist from New York who opposes all medical mandates to access society. When it comes to health technology my primary concern is privacy rights for patients as well as parental rights. My requests are pretty straightforward 1. There should be absolutely no digital ID requi...		1	1/50		There should be absolutely no digital ID requirement for any human being to access healthcare in America, ever.	The commenter clearly expresses opposition to digital IDs and biometric data requirements, emphasizing the importance of patient privacy and consent. Additionally, they advocate against government mandates regarding health technology, indicating a strong stance on individual rights in healthcare access.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0717	2025-06-24	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc.	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Health Data Interoperability: Oppose Mandating Specific Platforms Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please see attached comments on CMS-0042-NC.	📎	1	1/50	846 N. Senate Avenue, Suite 110 │ Indianapolis, IN 46202 │ Ph: 317.644.1750 │ F: 317.222- 3800 │ www.ihie.org June 16, 2025 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 -8013 Re: CMS -0042 -NC. Dear Assistant Secretary: We ...	State-based HIEs and HDUs have been recognized as having a high degree of trust with their participating organizations, in part due to the multi-stakeholder governance of the HIE/HDU and the relative 'localness' of relationships.	The comment emphasizes the importance of state-based HIEs for interoperability and their role in data exchange, indicating support for standardized protocols. It also critiques federal policies like TEFCA, suggesting a preference for non-mandatory, collaborative approaches, which aligns with opposing specific platform mandates.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0350	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	CMS, in coordination with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Assistant Secretary for Technology and Policy (ASTP), should formally align the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Health Data Standards Branch with national interoperability implementation efforts, includ...		1	1/50		CMS, in coordination with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and the Assistant Secretary for Technology and Policy (ASTP), should formally align the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Health Data Standards Branch with national interoperability implementation efforts.	The comment advocates for formal alignment of health data standards with interoperability efforts, indicating support for standardized protocols. It also emphasizes the role of government entities in creating a coordinated governance model for health technology, reflecting an active government role in standardization.	Other/Unknown
CMS-2025-0050-0161	2025-06-11	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Precog	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Precog is an AI-powered, automated platform that connects seamlessly to any application API and loads data into your data warehouse or database, fully prepared for analytics, machine learning, and business/intelligence applications. Precog has many out-of-box connectors and importantly, can create a...	📎	1	1/50	Precog Response to Request For Information: Health Technology Ecosystem (Code CMS-0042-NC) Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Introduction Precog is an AI-powered, automated platfor...	Precog is an AI-powered, automated platform that connects seamlessly to any application API and loads data into your data warehouse or database, fully prepared for analytics, machine learning, and business/intelligence applications.	The comment emphasizes the capabilities of Precog's platform in supporting various APIs and enhancing data movement, indicating support for standardized protocols and broad adoption of digital health tools. Additionally, it advocates for government involvement in standardizing health technology solutions.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0222	2025-06-12	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Patient Privacy and Consent: Prioritize Patient Consent and Privacy Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care	Immediately eliminate the mechanism that stores social security numbers in EHRs. Numerous providers/hospitals request the patient social security number--and many patients provide it. Especially with the frequent breaches of health information, collecting and storing social security numbers is unj...		1	1/50		Collecting and storing social security numbers is unjustified and must stop.	The commenter expresses a clear stance on the need to prioritize patient consent and privacy, particularly regarding the collection of sensitive information like social security numbers and the sharing of patient data without explicit consent.	Individual/Citizen
CMS-2025-0050-0983	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	A Square Group LLC (ASG)	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Patient Privacy and Consent: Flexible Use of Patient Data for Improved Care Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Please refer to the attached response from A Square Group LLC (ASG).	📎	1	1/50	Use of data contained within this quotation is restricted to the disclosure statement on the cover. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information (RFI) : CMS -0042 -NC /...	ASG recommends CMS include human-readable summaries and visualizations within API responses to aid interpretation.	The comment emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and APIs to enhance interoperability, supports the flexible use of patient data to improve care, advocates for the broad adoption of digital health tools, and calls for an active government role in standardizing health technology, reflecting a comprehensive approach to advancing the health technology ecosystem.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0784	2025-06-25	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Accenture Federal Services LLC	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Accenture Federal Services LLC, 1HealthSciences, and Health Level Seven (HL7) are pleased to be working together on this response. We appreciate the opportunity to respond and look forward to supporting the next phase of digital health modernization across the federal landscape. Please see our attac...	📎	1	1/50	Center of Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services RFI: CMS -0042NC i Cover Letter Submitted To: Center s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS ), Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Attent...	CMS can change this by offering a longitudinal health record derived from Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS), Medicare Advantage, Medicaid claims, and enrollment data.	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols for interoperability, particularly through the use of HL7 FHIR standards, and advocates for the adoption of digital health tools to enhance patient care. It also highlights the role of government in establishing standards and frameworks to support these initiatives.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0346	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Scientific Knowledge Accelerator Foundation	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	This response to the HHS RFI CMS-0042-NC regarding Health Technology Ecosystem is specific to PC-8c. What specific opportunities and challenges exist to improve accessibility, interoperability and integration of clinical data from different sources to enable more meaningful clinical research and ge...		1	1/50		Strengths of the EBMonFHIR IG include development and maintenance within the ANSI-approved standards development processes with HL7, coordination with the HL7 FHIR standard used widely for health data, a broad community across the evidence ecosystem, and providing a base solution for interoperable d...	The comment emphasizes the importance of standardized protocols like HL7 FHIR and the EBMonFHIR Implementation Guide for improving interoperability in clinical data exchange, indicating strong support for standardized protocols. Additionally, it highlights the role of collaborative efforts and government involvement in developing these standards, reflecting an active government role in health technology.	Professional Association
CMS-2025-0050-0096	2025-06-05	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031	Kbrax	Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	Submitted by Kbrax, Developers of the CompleteCare Platform Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this critical RFI. Kbrax is a health technology company committed to advancing equitable, whole-person care for Medicare beneficiaries and underserved populations through interoperable, intelligen...	📎	1	1/50	Public Comment: Strengthening the Digital Health Ecosystem for Medicare Beneﬁciaries (File Code CMS -0042-NC) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Kbrax, creator of the CompleteCarePlatform®, respectfully subm...	Kbrax strongly supports CMS and ONC’s leadership in promoting FHIR-based APIs, TEFCA connectivity, and open data access.	The comment expresses strong support for interoperability standards and the promotion of digital health tools, indicating a commitment to advancing healthcare technology. Additionally, it advocates for an active government role in standardizing health technology, aligning with the company's mission to improve care for Medicare beneficiaries.	Technology Company
CMS-2025-0050-0391	2025-06-17	Comment on CMS-2025-0050-0031		Health Data Interoperability: Support Standardized Protocols for Interoperability Adoption and Integration of Digital Health Tools: Promote Broad Adoption of Digital Health Tools Government Role in Health Technology: Active Government Role in Standardizing Health Tech	The response (attached) is specific to a health management application that could present the management options for a given patient, a quantified estimate of the benefits and harms of each management option, a modification of the estimates of benefits and harms to adjust to the relative importance ...	📎	1	1/50	Response to CMS/ASTP/ONC, HHS Request for Information (RFI) Health Technology Ecosystem [CMS-0042-NC] RIN 0938-AV68 This response to the HHS RFI CMS-0042-NC regarding Health Technology Ecosystem is specific to a health management application (defined in this RFI as a digital tool to support pati...	The application feature to provide quantifiable estimates of benefits and harms of health management options has had limited feasibility, reproducibility, and scalability because there has not been a machine-interpretable, interoperable form for the expression of medical evidence.	The commenter advocates for the development of a health management application that utilizes standardized protocols (FHIR) for interoperability and emphasizes the importance of adopting digital health tools to improve patient decision-making. Additionally, they suggest an active role for the government in standardizing health technology.	Individual/Citizen

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