Electronic prior authorization (ePA) is becoming an operational priority for EHRs. CMS expects real-world readiness ahead of 2027, making production workflows, FHIR APIs, and payer connectivity just as important as ONC certification. Learn why preparing now can reduce risk and accelerate implementation.

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.