Insight brief

Take compliance off the back burner: 3 risks of ignoring interoperability in 2026

Read time: 10 min

Summary

USCDI has advanced rapidly since its establishment in 2020. USCDI Version 3 – mandatory starting Jan. 1, 2026 – more than doubles the scope of Version 1. Yet, many health systems and health IT developers still treat it as optional, risking severe penalties, including hefty fines, reimbursement delays, and legal action.

This insight brief details what’s at stake and how expert-maintained clinical terminology can prevent compliance issues before they become costly.

Key learnings

  • The most significant financial and legal costs of interoperability non-compliance
  • How up-to-date clinical terminology supports compliance and protects revenue integrity
  • Why proactive adoption of interoperability standards is essential for future-readiness

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