HHS Surveys Health Data Sharing: Comment Period Opens Dull Doors
Published Date: 4/20/2026
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The Department of Health and Human Services wants your thoughts on updating a survey about how health groups share electronic info. This affects health info exchange organizations and aims to make data sharing better and easier. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to send in your comments—no money changes, just smarter info collection!
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