Many patient-access and MMIS vendors are offering to throw in a provider directory API solution as a bonus. Here are three reasons why implementing the provider directory API should be a strategic investment more than an afterthought.

Biden has been very involved in the push towards health information exchange and interoperability. He served as the presiding officer for the 21st Century Cures Act and launched his "Cancer Moonshot." Meanwhile, he has been outspoken during the last four years of the Trump administration. Specifically in his Fortune commentary in March, 2018, he made some high-level critiques of the Trump administration's efforts towards interoperability, while outlining some specific action items.