ADA seeks dental imaging experts to inform response to federal interoperability request

Special session to take place Feb. 23

The American Dental Association is calling on subject matter experts in dental imaging and informatics to participate in a special information gathering session.

The session, which will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. CST Feb. 23, will support the ADA’s response to a new Department of Health and Human Services request for information on diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification.

The request seeks public input on the potential adoption of diagnostic imaging technical standards and certification criteria under the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s Health IT Certification Program, aiming to strengthen the access, exchange and use of diagnostic images for both clinicians and patients. Feedback gathered through this process will guide future federal rulemaking.

During the session, ADA staff will lead a focused discussion on the topics outlined in the request. Input from participants will directly inform the Association’s response strategy and help represent the needs of the dental community in national health IT policy.

The ADA encourages dental professionals and industry partners with expertise in dental imaging technologies, interoperability standards, radiographic workflows and dental informatics to take part. Visit the session’s Zoom webpage to register. Participants will receive a confirmation email with meeting access information.

Questions can be sent to Aarthi Shanmugavel, director of the ADA Standards Program, at shanmugavela@ada.org.