Breaking Down Data Silos with Interoperability w/ Dr. Donald Rucker

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Interoperability has long been a buzzword in healthcare 

In an ideal world, our healthcare system would exchange timely, high-quality data to empower patients, improve clinical quality, and keep costs under control. 

How close are we to making this a reality?

In this episode of the HealthBiz Podcast, host David E Williams talks with Dr. Donald Rucker, Chief Strategy Officer at 1upHealth, about how their health data management platform is transforming the way healthcare organizations access, share, and leverage patient data to improve outcomes, enhance efficiency, and drive more personalized care.

TOPICS
(0:25) Introduction
(0:52) How Dr. Donald Rucker Got Into Healthcare
(2:54) Rucker's Educational Path and Career
(11:14) What Does 1upHealth Do?
(21:13) Why Are CMS APIs So Important?
(25:15) How Do APIs Affect Prior Authorization?
(31:37) Book Recommendations from Dr. Donald Rucker

🎙️⚕️ABOUT HEALTHBIZ PODCAST 
Healthbiz is a CareTalk podcast that delivers in-depth interviews on healthcare business, technology, and policy with entrepreneurs and CEOs. Host David E. Williams — president of the healthcare strategy consulting boutique Health Business Group — is also a board member, investor in private healthcare companies, and author of the Health Business Blog. Known for his strategic insights and sharp humor, David offers a refreshing break from the usual healthcare industry BS.

🎙️⚕️ ABOUT DR. DONALD RUCKER
Dr. Donald Rucker is the Chief Strategy Officer at 1upHealth and a nationally recognized leader in health IT. As National Coordinator of Health IT at HHS from 2017 to 2021, he led the development of the ONC’s 21st Century Cures Act Interoperability Rule, which standardized FHIR APIs and advanced patient access to electronic health data by enforcing the ban on information blocking.

A board-certified physician with experience at Kaiser Permanente, Beth Israel Deaconess, and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rucker has made significant contributions to clinical informatics. He co-developed the first Microsoft Windows-based electronic medical record and designed a computerized physician order entry module that won the 2003 HIMSS Nicholas Davies Award. He holds degrees from Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford.

🎙️⚕️ ABOUT 1UPHEALTH
1upHealth is revolutionizing healthcare data interoperability by enabling seamless access, exchange, and analytics through modern FHIR-based technology. Founded with a mission to bridge the gap between payers, providers, and app developers, 1upHealth empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their health data, driving better outcomes and efficiency.

With a focus on simplicity, scalability, and compliance, 1upHealth delivers cutting-edge solutions that transform healthcare operations. By leveraging standardized FHIR APIs, the company ensures secure and actionable data sharing, making healthcare more connected, patient-centric, and innovative.

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