Proposed Rule Adds Imaging Requirements for EHR Certification: What Eye Care Providers Need to Know
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Understanding the Proposed Rule The new rule from ONC seeks to update three key certification criteria to support electronic image exchange: transitions of care, application access, and standardized API for patient and population services. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on physical media like CD-ROMs for sharing diagnostic images and promote more efficient, secure methods of data exchange. ONC ehr certification rule Starting January 1, 2028, certified EHR s will need to include imaging links that allow viewing or retrieval of images over a network. This encompasses both diagnostic-quality images and lower-resolution images, facilitating better access and utilization of medical imaging data. The Importance of Imaging in Ophthalmology For ophthalmologists , access to detailed imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. High-quality images of the eye, such as those from Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and fundus photography, are essentia...