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ASM, Provider Orgs, EHRs, CMS updates Wayne Singer ASM, Provider Orgs, EHRs, CMS updates Wayne Singer

CMS Ambulatory Specialty Model 2027: What Specialty Groups and EHRs Need to Prepare

Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) is CMS’s new mandatory specialty payment model for selected heart failure and low back pain specialists. Here’s who it affects, why it is different from traditional MIPS, and how provider organizations and EHR partners can prepare before the first performance year begins in 2027.

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HTI-1, Compliance, USCDI Wayne Singer HTI-1, Compliance, USCDI Wayne Singer

When Certification Turns Spooky

The Inferno Tool outage has left EHR developers stranded just as (g)(10) testing deadlines close in. With government systems down, certification projects are stuck in limbo. This Halloween, Darena Health offers a way to keep the lights on. Our pre-certified (b)(10) and (b)(11) modules help EHRs maintain momentum, meet HTI-1 requirements, and stay ready for USCDI v3 certification.

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Information Blocking Risks Grow After Federal Court Decision

A new lawsuit is forcing healthcare IT to confront a hard truth: restrictive data practices may no longer escape scrutiny. In IntusCare v. RTZ, a federal judge signaled that contracts and manual workarounds could be seen as information blocking. The case highlights rising risks for health IT vendors and EHRs. See how Darena helps organizations stay compliant and protected.

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ASTP/ONC, FHIR, FHIR Server Wayne Singer ASTP/ONC, FHIR, FHIR Server Wayne Singer

Why Healthcare Needs More than FHIR

This post explains why FHIR is the necessary foundation for interoperability but not the complete solution. FHIR standardizes core resources, yet real world needs such as trial data, consent workflows, bulk exports, and legacy formats often require extensions and operational workspaces. Learn how FHIR-native workspaces bridge the gap with sample data, AI-ready features, and certified modules for HTI-1 and MIPS.

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ASTP/ONC, Information Blocking Wayne Singer ASTP/ONC, Information Blocking Wayne Singer

The Information-Blocking Crackdown Has Arrived

The information blocking crackdown is no longer a warning. HHS, ASTP/ONC, and OIG have shifted from guidance to active enforcement. Developers, HIEs, and HINs face fines of up to $1 million per violation, while CMS introduces provider disincentives. With patient complaints rising and cases made public, EHR vendors must prove compliance with FHIR-based information sharing to avoid penalties and reputational damage.

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