“The US government has never been known for its easy-to-use web platforms. At one point getting Medicare or Medicaid information could turn into hours of navigating an antiquated platform. But some of these websites are getting a facelift and becoming faster, simpler, and easier to use. In part, that’s thanks to the brain power of the US Digital Service (USDS), a team of technologists that come to Washington to tackle some of the most difficult tech issues in government. Traces of their work are on everything from the latest version of CMS’ Blue Button to the Quality Payment Program platform…”
“Recently, the service teamed up with the CMS to develop Blue Button 2.0, an API that lets Medicare patients give third parties access to their claims data. Blue Button 2.0 was officially launched at HIMSS 2018 in Las Vegas. Currently the team is in the process of handing this program back to CMS.”
“The technologists in the service have to navigate legislation as well as reach out to stakeholders…” Read the full article here.
Source: In-Depth: A peek inside the United States Digital Service at HHS – By Laura Lovett, July 13, 2018. MobiHealthNews.
