Consumer data is scattered across the healthcare ecosystem, hampering doctors’ ability to deliver the best possible care. Provider organizations and technology developers must now join forces to connect this data and unlock information trapped in health IT systems.

Interoperability has long been a pain point for the US healthcare system. While new federal regulations should spur payers and providers to adopt data-sharing solutions, ingrained information blocking practices, privacy concerns, and the demands of the pandemic may hamper efforts toward regulatory compliance.