The Interoperability and Prior Authorization proposed rule (CMS-9123-P) builds on the policies finalized in the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final rule. This proposed rule emphasizes the need to improve health information exchange to achieve appropriate and necessary access to complete health records for patients, health care providers, and payers. This proposed rule also focuses on efforts to improve prior authorization processes through policies and technology, to help ensure that patients remain at the center of their own care. The rule enhances certain policies from the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final