What are Interoperability Rules?

Interoperability rules are federal regulations that require healthcare providers, insurers, and technology vendors to enable seamless exchange of electronic health information between different systems and networks. These rules ensure that your medical data can move freely and securely among authorized healthcare organizations, regardless of the technology platforms they use.

Why interoperability rules matter

• Improves care coordination: Enables healthcare providers to access complete patient records from multiple sources, reducing duplicate tests and medical errors
• Empowers patients: Gives you greater control over your health information, allowing you to easily share records with any provider you choose
• Reduces healthcare costs: Streamlines information sharing to eliminate redundant procedures and improve efficiency across the healthcare system

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you understand your rights under interoperability rules, assist in accessing your electronic health records from different providers, and ensure your medical information is properly shared among your care team. Advocates can also help resolve issues if providers are not complying with information sharing requirements.

What to do next

Having trouble accessing or sharing your electronic health records? A Solace advocate can help you navigate interoperability requirements and exercise your data sharing rights.

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