Using data interoperability to bridge the gap between payers & providers with Don Rucker

In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Don Rucker, MD. Don is the Chief Strategy Officer at 1upHealth and a former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• The disconnect between clinical and payment data streams in healthcare and the importance of better integration and data sharing between payers and providers

• Leveraging modern technologies, such as FHIR APIs to facilitate data sharing between payers and providers.

• Practical steps for improving collaboration between payers and providers, such as leveraging modern APIs and incentivizing data sharing.

• The potential of technology, including AI and predictive analytics, in revolutionizing preventive care and personalized medicine