If you’ve been responsible for healthcare IT for any period of time, you know federal regulators are continuously ramping up pressure on the industry to enableseamless exchange of patient data among all organizations across the continuum of care. You also know that over the years, both the government and private entities have rolled out a […]
With technology companies and government agencies working together, the healthcare industry has achieved important milestones toward improving the interoperability of healthcare IT systems. For example, thanks to near-universal implementation of electronic health records (EHR) systems and widespread use of other digital applications in healthcare practices, providers today have more access to actionable patient data than […]
One thing is not in doubt: everyone would benefit from improved interoperability of healthcare data. Patients need easy access to test results, encounter reports, medication lists, and more. Providers strive to take back their day by streamlining referrals, prior authorizations, and patient queries, many still done by phone or fax. The method by which interoperability […]
