Concept21st Century Cures Act

21st Century Cures Act

A United States law enacted in 2016 that aims to accelerate the development of and innovation in medical products. It includes data interoperability provisions requiring that patients be able to access their own electronic health information without obstruction.

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Oct 29

The U.S. 21st Century Cures Act requires health IT systems to provide APIs to achieve data interoperability.

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Sep 7

The U.S. 21st Century Cures Act requires healthcare institutions to open data interfaces, primarily implemented through the FHIR standard

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The U.S. 21st Century Cures Act requires healthcare institutions to open data interfaces, primarily implemented through the FHIR standard

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The U.S. 21st Century Cures Act requires health IT systems to provide APIs to achieve data interoperability.

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