Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
HIMSS Electronic Health Record AssociationSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The HIMSS Electronic Health Record (EHR) Association supports the proposed rule's goals of advancing standards-based interoperability and reducing administrative burdens in the prior authorization process. However, they urge CMS to balance rapid advancement with practical implementation realities, specifically requesting more flexible timelines, continued coordination with ONC, and a focus on outcome-based cybersecurity requirements.
The HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drug proposed rule, CMS–0062–P. Our comments are attached.