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Burden Reduction
Office of Burden Reduction & Health Informatics
OBRHI helps improve patients’ lives by optimizing the delivery of healthcare. We work to reduce healthcare administrative burden and advance interoperability and national standards. We engage with patients and organizations from across the healthcare community to understand their experiences, inform solutions, and infuse a customer-focused mindset throughout CMS.
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Latest OBRHI News & Updates
CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to increasing health data exchange and strengthening access to care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) in January.
Watch Recordings From CMS Conference on Optimizing Healthcare Delivery to Improve Patient Lives
The conference was a step ahead in fostering a collaborative, inclusive approach to addressing health worker burnout, advancing interoperability, and reducing or eliminating unnecessary administrative burdens. It served as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices.