Patients will have better control over their own health care and medical records and will be enabled to use apps and websites that will provide patients better access to their own information and complimentary services, such as patient education, progress metrics, and community support. Doctors, hospitals, and health IT developers will also see benefits. Alston & Bird senior associate Sean Sullivan and partner Elinor Hiller discuss the benefits of the interoperability rules to patients, providers, and health IT developers.