EHR Association
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An association of EHR companies, EHRA addresses national efforts to create interoperable EHRs in healthcare, operating on the premise that rapid, widespread adoption of EHRs will help improve care quality and health system productivity and sustainability.
"One interesting conversation I believe will get more attention in 2026 is the politicization of health data. We see this most in state laws that have been passed on both sides ..."
See the full quote from Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/B8r350Y6hoy
See the full quote from Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/B8r350Y6hoy
"One interesting conversation I believe will get more attention in 2026 is the politicization of health data. We see this most in state laws that have been passed on both sides of the spectrum… | Electronic Health Record Association
"One interesting conversation I believe will get more attention in 2026 is the politicization of health data. We see this most in state laws that have been passed on both sides of the spectrum, including those requiring the mandatory withholding of patient data over concerns about legal exposures for patients and, conversely, those prohibiting the withholding of data from family or caregivers. The patient safety risks that stem from BOTH scenarios, however, must always be considered and safeguarded against. Given the proliferation of state laws specific to health data access and exchange is...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
"One interesting conversation I believe will get more attention in 2026 is the politicization of health data. We see this most in state laws that have been passed on both sides ..."
See the full quote from Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/B8r350Y6hoy
See the full quote from Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/B8r350Y6hoy
"2026 has the potential to be the biggest year since 2014-2015 MU Stage 2 days...ASTP/ONC has already released HTI-5 deregulatory proposals & they’re promising an HTI-6..."
See the full quote from Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Vice Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/iBBG50Y5BPt
See the full quote from Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Vice Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/iBBG50Y5BPt
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
"2026 has the potential to be the biggest year since 2014-2015 MU Stage 2 days...ASTP/ONC has already released HTI-5 deregulatory proposals & they’re promising an HTI-6..."
See the full quote from Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Vice Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/iBBG50Y5BPt
See the full quote from Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Vice Chair, EHR Association: https://ow.ly/iBBG50Y5BPt
"One of the more active conversations over the next year will be computable consent/patient consent at the state and federal levels. I also think national exchange under...
Full quote from Josh Mast, JD, (OracleHealth), Chair, EHRA Public Policy Leadership Workgroup: https://ow.ly/olnJ50Y55ix
Full quote from Josh Mast, JD, (OracleHealth), Chair, EHRA Public Policy Leadership Workgroup: https://ow.ly/olnJ50Y55ix
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"One of the more active conversations over the next year will be computable consent/patient consent at the state and federal levels. I also think national exchange under...
Full quote from Josh Mast, JD, (OracleHealth), Chair, EHRA Public Policy Leadership Workgroup: https://ow.ly/olnJ50Y55ix
Full quote from Josh Mast, JD, (OracleHealth), Chair, EHRA Public Policy Leadership Workgroup: https://ow.ly/olnJ50Y55ix
States are pushing for quality measures that cut Medicaid costs & improve efficiency. Delivering those gains will require stronger #HIT adoption & clear ROI for investments.
Steve Holt, JD, (PointClickCare), Member, EHRA Executive Committee
Full quote: https://ow.ly/xCPw50Y4OEt
Steve Holt, JD, (PointClickCare), Member, EHRA Executive Committee
Full quote: https://ow.ly/xCPw50Y4OEt
"As states continue to review the health of their Medicaid budgets, there will be an increased focus on rolling out quality measures that are likely to generate significant cost savings for Medicaid… | Electronic Health Record Association
"As states continue to review the health of their Medicaid budgets, there will be an increased focus on rolling out quality measures that are likely to generate significant cost savings for Medicaid programs and increase efficiency for providers. The twist will be that to achieve these goals, there will need to be greater technology adoption to meet the desired outcomes. State policymakers will want to see ROI on any additional investments into any additional Medicaid quality measures and the technology necessary to track them."
~ Steve Holt, JD, (PointClickCare Member, EHRA Executive...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
States are pushing for quality measures that cut Medicaid costs & improve efficiency. Delivering those gains will require stronger #HIT adoption & clear ROI for investments.
Steve Holt, JD, (PointClickCare), Member, EHRA Executive Committee
Full quote: https://ow.ly/xCPw50Y4OEt
Steve Holt, JD, (PointClickCare), Member, EHRA Executive Committee
Full quote: https://ow.ly/xCPw50Y4OEt
State privacy and consent regs will keep evolving in 2026, even as provider shortages driven by burnout, an aging population, and federal loan caps challenge care delivery. And, of course, the ongoing influence of #AI.
~Marijo Carnino (MEDITECH), EHRA Patient Safety Workgroup
~Marijo Carnino (MEDITECH), EHRA Patient Safety Workgroup
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
State privacy and consent regs will keep evolving in 2026, even as provider shortages driven by burnout, an aging population, and federal loan caps challenge care delivery. And, of course, the ongoing influence of #AI.
~Marijo Carnino (MEDITECH), EHRA Patient Safety Workgroup
~Marijo Carnino (MEDITECH), EHRA Patient Safety Workgroup
"There are numerous examples where the push-pull between who should be able to access data and the best technical means to support those desires is driving the health IT policy conversation in 2026." #HealthIT
~ Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association
~ Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association
January 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"There are numerous examples where the push-pull between who should be able to access data and the best technical means to support those desires is driving the health IT policy conversation in 2026." #HealthIT
~ Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association
~ Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair, EHR Association
We are pleased to see #HITAC resume its work. Input from industry stakeholders is essential to ensure that actions taken by ASTP/ONC to advance the Cures Act charter are meaningfully informed by real-world experience. https://healthit.gov/hitac/meetings/
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January 21, 2026 at 11:28 PM
We are pleased to see #HITAC resume its work. Input from industry stakeholders is essential to ensure that actions taken by ASTP/ONC to advance the Cures Act charter are meaningfully informed by real-world experience. https://healthit.gov/hitac/meetings/
EHRA membership re-elected Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health) as Chair and Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) as Vice Chair, while Steve Holt (PointClickCare) became the newest member of the Executive Committee during our annual elections. Read the press release: https://ow.ly/ClAx50XXZYc
Electronic Health Record Association Announces its 2026 Leadership Team and Priorities
CHICAGO – January 16, 2026 – The HIMSS Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association announced today the results of its annual leadership elections for terms that began Jan. 1, 2026. Leigh Burchell, V…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
EHRA membership re-elected Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health) as Chair and Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) as Vice Chair, while Steve Holt (PointClickCare) became the newest member of the Executive Committee during our annual elections. Read the press release: https://ow.ly/ClAx50XXZYc
EHRA leadership gathered in Washington, DC last week to strategize on 2026 priorities and meet with key legislators and regulatory agencies.
January 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
EHRA leadership gathered in Washington, DC last week to strategize on 2026 priorities and meet with key legislators and regulatory agencies.
With targeted refinements, the Senate HELP Committee's Right to Override Act will "more effectively advance patient safety, clinician empowerment, and innovation."
Read the full letter here: https://ow.ly/X3Iu50XSIxI
Read the full letter here: https://ow.ly/X3Iu50XSIxI
January 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
With targeted refinements, the Senate HELP Committee's Right to Override Act will "more effectively advance patient safety, clinician empowerment, and innovation."
Read the full letter here: https://ow.ly/X3Iu50XSIxI
Read the full letter here: https://ow.ly/X3Iu50XSIxI
Happy Holidays from EHRA!
December 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Holidays from EHRA!
𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔.
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔.
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔.
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔.
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
On Dec. 3, #WEDI will convene #HIT leaders for a real-world look at navigating #infoblocking landmines. https://ow.ly/7rYV50XANGw
With #ASTP providing clarity on post-shutdown enforcement discretion, #HIT vendors now hope for the same from #CMS regarding impacted software certification requirements such as #MIPS and #AAPM. Our vice chair shared those insights and more with #HealthcareITNews. https://ow.ly/wtA550XAozY
ASTP/ONC offers updated HTI-1 compliance date discretion
Health IT developers with modules that needed to certify compliance by January 1 now have until the end of February, to complete updates required under the HTI-1 Final Rule.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
With #ASTP providing clarity on post-shutdown enforcement discretion, #HIT vendors now hope for the same from #CMS regarding impacted software certification requirements such as #MIPS and #AAPM. Our vice chair shared those insights and more with #HealthcareITNews. https://ow.ly/wtA550XAozY
We wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!
We're glad for clarity from #ASTP on #HTI-1 & Attestations Condition and Maintenance of Certification deadlines and appreciate the acknowledgment of the compounding effects of the shutdown-induced disruptions on developers' compliance efforts. https://ow.ly/Gcsc50Xxce5
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We're glad for clarity from #ASTP on #HTI-1 & Attestations Condition and Maintenance of Certification deadlines and appreciate the acknowledgment of the compounding effects of the shutdown-induced disruptions on developers' compliance efforts. https://ow.ly/Gcsc50Xxce5
Part of the Cures Act, the Manner Exception offers clear pathways for market-driven tech innovation and incentives for standards-based development. Read more in our latest blog, A Manner Exception Primer.” #MannerException #CuresAct #InfoBlocking #HIT
https://ow.ly/a9bY50XuSBe
https://ow.ly/a9bY50XuSBe
A Manner Exception Primer
By the EHR Association Information Blocking Compliance Task Force This is the second blog in our occasional series on information blocking, the goal of which is to educate our membership and other …
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November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Part of the Cures Act, the Manner Exception offers clear pathways for market-driven tech innovation and incentives for standards-based development. Read more in our latest blog, A Manner Exception Primer.” #MannerException #CuresAct #InfoBlocking #HIT
https://ow.ly/a9bY50XuSBe
https://ow.ly/a9bY50XuSBe
Today's #GHEW theme is "Digital Inclusion and the Global Workforce: Closing Gaps in Access and Opportunity." Equipping health pros w/tools, training, and infrastructure to thrive in a digital-first era is an issue our AI Task Force wants to see addressed. https://ow.ly/v9SW50XroVC
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today's #GHEW theme is "Digital Inclusion and the Global Workforce: Closing Gaps in Access and Opportunity." Equipping health pros w/tools, training, and infrastructure to thrive in a digital-first era is an issue our AI Task Force wants to see addressed. https://ow.ly/v9SW50XroVC
It's World Usability Day! The theme, Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience, reflects an EHRA priority and is the focus of an upcoming blog on the intersection of #SDOH and AI. #EquitableOutcomes #WorldUsabilityDay https://ow.ly/x3o650Xr3Sp
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's World Usability Day! The theme, Emerging Technologies and the Human Experience, reflects an EHRA priority and is the focus of an upcoming blog on the intersection of #SDOH and AI. #EquitableOutcomes #WorldUsabilityDay https://ow.ly/x3o650Xr3Sp
Veterans face unique challenges when accessing care, navigating benefits & transitioning into civilian health careers. Bridging the gaps requires mentorship, digital health ed, policy advocacy, & tech solutions that honor their service w/ equitable support. #GHEW #VeteransHealth
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Veterans face unique challenges when accessing care, navigating benefits & transitioning into civilian health careers. Bridging the gaps requires mentorship, digital health ed, policy advocacy, & tech solutions that honor their service w/ equitable support. #GHEW #VeteransHealth
Veterans power #healthcare & #HIT with discipline, empathy & skills. At the VA, they’re 30% of the workforce—driving care, cybersecurity & innovation. Thank you, veterans. Your impact is felt daily.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Veterans power #healthcare & #HIT with discipline, empathy & skills. At the VA, they’re 30% of the workforce—driving care, cybersecurity & innovation. Thank you, veterans. Your impact is felt daily.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
Today marks the start of Global Health Equity Week, convened annually by HIMSS Today’s #GHEW theme is focused on #AI, an EHRA priority. Without intention, AI can reinforce existing disparities unless #equity is embedded into the design, deployment, and oversight of AI tools.
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
AI Task Force Chair Tina Joros (Veradigm) and Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Speicher (Flatiron Health) sat down recently with Electronic Health Reporter to discuss the direction of #AI regulations and other EHRA priorities. https://ow.ly/VRZc50Xo6RB
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
AI Task Force Chair Tina Joros (Veradigm) and Vice Chair Dr. Stephen Speicher (Flatiron Health) sat down recently with Electronic Health Reporter to discuss the direction of #AI regulations and other EHRA priorities. https://ow.ly/VRZc50Xo6RB