A WEDI survey reveals over half of providers and 43% of payers have yet to begin meeting the API requirements of the interoperability and prior authorization final rule, effective 2026-2027. Funding is a significant concern, with implementation costs estimated at $1-5 million. Most stakeholders support staggered implementation, highlighting the complexity of new data exchange mandates.

GP2GP likely to be phased out and more briefs
Te Whatu Ora plans to address risks of the outdated GP2GP electronic record system until a new digital health record launches midyear. In Western Australia,