Seamless Access to Prior Authorization Outcomes Through the Patient Access API
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This video discusses the transformative impact of the CMS-0057-F Final Rule on healthcare through the expansion of the Patient Access API. It highlights how payers can provide real-time, secure access to clinical data, claims, and prior authorization statuses directly to patients using a SMART on FHIR-enabled app, exemplified by patient Jack Shaw’s experience. The video details the technical workflow between the app and FHIR server, showcasing a live reference implementation with the WSO2 Accelerator for Healthcare. Key takeaways include the significance of the Patient Access API under CMS regulations and how WSO2 supports compliance and interoperability in healthcare delivery.