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Top considerations when selecting an EHR vendor
Key considerations for selecting an EHR vendor include assessing practice needs, conducting a thorough market scan and evaluating the total cost of ownership.
HHS proposed rule seeks to align health IT investments
The proposed rule, which is available for public comment until October 8, 2024, would require HHS contractors to use certified health IT to promote interoperability.
EHR vendor MEDITECH launches HIE interoperability network
The Traverse Exchange interoperability network supports nationwide health information exchange (HIE) for MEDITECH customers, including TEFCA connectivity.
The promise and perils of GenAI in clinical documentation
Generative AI in clinical documentation can ease EHR burdens and enhance patient communication, but issues with accuracy necessitate careful provider review.
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LOINC update seeks to advance semantic interoperability
LOINC release 2.78 includes nearly 3,000 terminology updates across various domains, including social determinants of health (SDOH), diagnostics and public health reporting.
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Sequoia Project launches pharmacy interoperability workgroup
The Sequoia Project has launched a workgroup in collaboration with Surescripts that aims to close pharmacy interoperability gaps and drive patient-centered care.
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HHS reorganizes for coordination across health data policy
The HHS reorganization aims to improve coordination for strategy and policy across health data, cybersecurity, AI and technology as digital health transformation progresses.
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Most hospitals face public health data exchange challenges
While electronic public health reporting has grown significantly in recent years, hospitals and physicians continue to report barriers to public health data exchange.
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Over 60% of hospitals plan to participate in TEFCA
While awareness of TEFCA is rising nationwide, gaps exist across smaller, critical access and independent hospitals, according to an ONC data brief.
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ONC releases USCDI Version 5 to drive interoperability
United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 5 (USCDI v5) introduces new data classes and data elements to enhance health data interoperability and patient care.
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Closing LGBTQ care gaps with self-reported SOGI data
A specialty clinic in California is advancing LGBTQ care through a digital tool that allows patients to self-report sensitive information, including SOGI data.
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Inside UW Health's generative AI pilot for nurse efficiency
UW Health nurses are piloting a generative AI tool that drafts responses to patient messages to improve clinical efficiency during ongoing staffing shortages.
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How DirectTrust is embracing fax for health data exchange
Industry stakeholders are working with DirectTrust to create a data standard for secure cloud fax to address health data exchange barriers and enhance data security.
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3 health IT challenges facing home health agencies
While home health agencies face distinct health IT challenges, collaboration and innovation are crucial for overcoming these barriers and delivering high-quality care.