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In a letter responding to an ONC request for information, WEDI gave several recommendations on transitioning the industry to ePA data exchange.
The WEDI letter noted that for providers and payers to take full advantage of ePA standards, the ePA component of the ONC program should be a mandatory part of ONC Health IT certification.
WEDI also recommended that ONC consider a certification that includes a “complete” ePA software product.
The group also called for ONC to ensure each stakeholder group has the appropriate incentives to support forthcoming ePA standards.
Additionally, WEDI recommended ONC establish and support a Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) workgroup mandated to guide ONC’s ePA efforts and advise the agency on other automation opportunities.
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