By William Hyman – In this space the most common meaning of interoperability is that EHRs should be able to readily share or transfer information between them. Moreover that information should be fully compatible with the features of the receiving EHR such that the shared information is findable (or better yet obvious) and useable.
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By Nancy Hudecek – In recent years, our ability to stream large amounts of data in real-time has improved dramatically. This enhancement can transform how clinicians offer care by sourcing unprecedented opportunities for clinical decision support. However, the capability to process, store, and display data in and of itself does not transform care.
Industry stakeholders are invited to participate to assist WEDI in identifying obstacles to interoperability and developing recommendations to improve the flow of data. Take there survey.
Infographics are a great way to display statistical data that shows comparisons or charts that come from research and reports. In these Interoperability infographics, see how meaningful use stage 2 and connected hospitals are shaping interoperability.
By Sarianne Gruber – How much impact could medical device interoperability have on improving safety? A West Health IDEA series hosted care experts to address this question in an open forum titled “Missed Connections, Costly Medicine: Frontline Views on Interoperability and Improved Patient Care”.
Join the Event Highlighting the Survey Results Missed Connections, Costly Medicine: Front-line Views on Interoperability and Improved Patient Care When: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 10…
By Sarianne Gruber – Kudos to HealthIMPACT for orchestrating a conference of exceptional Health IT leaders from across the country to shared their experiences and views in building a better and more robust healthcare system.
By Edmund Billings, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Medsphere Systems Corporation Interoperability is the current health IT buzzword because it’s the essential ingredient in creating a…
Every 2 years at the start of a new Congress, GAO releases its report listing various federal programs it deems “high risk”. This year the report specifically cites problems with the DOD and VA’s ongoing efforts to attain interoperability between its EHR systems.