{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Preparing for 2026 Healthcare IT Regulations | Access Matters","description":" Healthcare IT regulation continues to evolve\u2014and 2025 marked a pivotal year for interoperability, patient access, and compliance. In this episode, our host is joined by Andrew Tomlinson, Senior Director of Regulatory and International Affairs at AHIMA, for a deep dive into the most significant healthcare IT regulatory changes of 2025 and what healthcare leaders should expect in 2026 and beyond.  Together, they explore how recent regulations have impacted data interoperability, EHR systems, and patient data access, along with a forward-looking discussion on the CMS Health Technology Ecosystem Interoperability Framework and emerging API requirements. Andrew also shares insights on upcoming privacy and security rules, potential implications for EHR vendors and health systems, and where regulators are placing increased focus on patient data rights.  The conversation goes beyond policy to examine the strategic and operational impacts for healthcare organizations\u2014covering IT roadmaps, data governance, standardization, health information exchange (HIE) strategies, and growing expectations around cybersecurity and risk management. Listeners will also gain perspective on how these regulations may affect clinical workflows, the patient experience, and cost considerations for both small practices and large health systems.  Finally, Andrew highlights AHIMA\u2019s role in supporting health information management professionals and healthcare IT leaders, offering practical advice for CIOs, CTOs, and HIM teams preparing for future regulatory requirements.  Whether you\u2019re navigating health IT compliance, planning technology investments, or preparing your organization for the next wave of healthcare regulations in 2026, this episode delivers timely insights to help you stay ahead.   Guest Links:  Andrew\u2019s LinkedIn:   Andrew\u2019s Email: Andrew.tomlinson@ahima.org  AHIMA general Email: advocacy@ahima.org  AHIMA website: AHIMA.org  AHIMA HI-Five Policy Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify  Connect with us!  Podcastfeedback@accesscorp.com  www.accesscorp.com  Access social channels:  Facebook: @AccessToday  X: @AccessToday  IG: @AccessToday  LI: @access-information-management  #HealthcareIT #HealthITRegulation #Interoperability #HealthcareCompliance #DigitalHealth #CMS #HealthPolicy #HealthcareRegulations #PatientAccess #DataPrivacy #EHR #APIs #HealthData  #DataGovernance  #Cybersecurity  ","author_name":"Access Matters","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/596540","html":"