HIMSS Word of the Day #088: View, Download, and Transmit (VDT)
View, Download, and Transmit (VDT) was a Meaningful Use Stage 2 measure requiring that patients be able to view their health information online, download it, and send it to a third party. This post explains what each part meant, how VDT shaped patient portals, and how today’s API, Promoting Interoperability, and information blocking rules build on it.