must implement and maintain a standards-based Application Programming Interface (API)
Here it says that the MA plans must be "standards-based".
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- May 2025
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www.law.cornell.edu www.law.cornell.edu
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without special effort
This is the simple phrase that means it must be standards compliant.
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This is the requirements for Medicare Advantage Payers to implement directories that explain coverage contents.
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www.cms.gov www.cms.gov
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In the Interoperability and Patient Access final rule (CMS-9115-F), CMS encouraged MA-PD plans to build a Provider Directory API that is conformant to the Health Level Seven International® (HL7®) PDex Plan-Net Implementation Guide (85 FR 25529).
Apparently PDex standard is "encouraged." but not required.
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