CDC seeks comments on public health data exchange

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeks public comments on how data intermediaries, such as health information exchanges and other data-sharing entities can support secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. The CDC will use the submitted comments to evaluate ways to improve interoperability, reduce reporting burdens and enhance the timeliness and usefulness of data for public health while protecting privacy. The CDC says the effort builds on its data modernization initiatives. The agency also seeks feedback on how intermediaries can help address ongoing challenges related to data silos and information sharing across the healthcare and public sectors. Comments are due by Nov. 20. (Federal Register notice, 9/21/26)