Providence, Humana launch initiative to standardize payer-provider data sharing

Providence and Humana launched a new initiative to standardize and streamline data exchange between payers and providers. The program leverages FHIR-based APIs to create a scalable, real-time system that can be replicated across other healthcare organizations nationwide.

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Top Story Providence, Humana Launch Initiative to Standardize Payer-Provider Data Sharing Providence and Humana launched a new initiative to standardize and streamline data exchange between payers and providers. The program leverages FHIR-based APIs to create a scalable, real-time system that can be replicated across other healthcare organizations nationwide. Sponsored Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership Presented by GetInsured Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible for everyone. Learn More.

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