In this episode, host Sandy Vance explores the critical role of certification in the Health IT industry with John Valutkevich from the Drummond Group. The process of certification not only serves to ensure the correct and efficient functioning of healthcare systems but also helps build trust in the products offered. The Drummond Group aims to facilitate this process by introducing a new certification program for FHIR apps, making it easier for new entrants into the health app marketplace to showcase their capabilities and separate themselves from the competition.

Who will benefit from this episode?

• Healthcare app developers trying to make sense of regulatory guidance
• Technology Start-Ups looking for tooling and subject matter expertise to streamline and accelerate their product development
• Healthcare Payers and Providers who want to ensure their apps work for all healthcare payers and providers? 

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the Role of certification in healthcare and how it helps improve app quality and patient safety.
• Learn about the growing number of startups and new technologies in healthcare and the challenges they face in regulatory compliance.
• Explore the importance of standardizing data sharing among healthcare apps for seamless interoperability.
• Find out how you can simplify the vetting process for health IT applications by leveraging the “Drummond Certified” listings
• Explore the EHR certification services provided by Drummond Group to ensure compliance with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT requirements.
• Check out Drummond's interoperability certification services, including their work with FHIR APIs, to enhance data-sharing capabilities and enable better clinical decision support.
• Learn about the challenges and opportunities of app adoption in healthcare, and how Drummond is working to standardize data sharing and improve workflows for clinicians and healthcare providers.
• Find out how to contact Drummond Group directly for more information or to discuss how their services can support your healthcare technology needs.