Interoperability in healthcare
Interoperability in healthcare refers to how information systems, devices, and applications access, exchange and cooperatively use data. Learn how seamless information flow among various healthcare organizations improves the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
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19 Nov 2024
Digital Health Most Wired: Health IT budgets doubled in 2024
The 2024 Digital Health Most Wired survey revealed significant increases in health IT budgets, adoption of patient engagement tools and a stronger emphasis on cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2024
Healthcare provider tips to avoid information blocking
Enforcement of the information blocking rule is underway, with a final rule from HHS and CMS outlining significant penalties for healthcare providers. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Feds: “Health Equity by Design” Key to Health IT, Interoperability
Health IT developers should consider SDOH data interoperability as a core feature of the design process to pursue health equity, ONC leader Micky Tripathi said. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
ONC Announces Health IT Winners of Synthetic Health Data Challenge
ONC has announced six winners of its synthetic health data challenge for their health IT innovations that generate and leverage artificial data. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
Sequoia Project Previews TEFCA Interoperability Infrastructure
The Sequoia Project has released the common agreement elements for the TEFCA interoperability infrastructure for stakeholder feedback. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
Rising Clinician Burden Points Execs Towards AI Data Exchange
Executives are eying artificial intelligence (AI) health IT investments to mitigate clinician burden from outdated modes of health data exchange. Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2021
How Primary Care EHR Integrations Can Boost Specialty Referrals
A primary care EHR integration helped boost referrals, especially in settings with high clinician engagement. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
What Do APIs Mean for Health Interoperability, Data Exchange?
Application programming interfaces (APIs) could serve as a key feature of the national interoperability infrastructure for health data exchange. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2021
Tripathi: Interoperability Resources for Cures Act Compliance Coming
ONC will expand its interoperability resources to support healthcare stakeholder compliance with provisions of the Cures Act Final Rule. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2021
Sequoia Project Tackles Payer Interoperability Rule Compliance
The Sequoia Project has announced a special edition of its interoperability rule compliance boot camp specifically for payers and health plans. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2021
Regenstrief Adds 400 LOINC Terms, Data Exchange Interoperability
The Regenstrief Institute has added new LOINC terms related to COVID-19 and clinical care in efforts to boost health data exchange interoperability. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2021
DirectTrust Launches Consensus Body for SDOH Data Exchange Interoperability
DirectTrust has announced the launch of a consensus body to advance social determinants of health (SDOH) data exchange interoperability. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Secures $113M for VA EHR Implementation
EHR vendor Cerner has secured $113M in funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support Wave G deployment of its EHR implementation. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2021
eHealth Exchange HIE Launches Health IT Innovation, Interoperability Grant
The eHealth Exchange health information exchange (HIE) has announced the launch of a grant program for health IT innovation and interoperability. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
AI EHR Integration in ED Reduces Med Rec Errors, Boosts Patient Safety
An AI EHR integration helped a Michigan hospital boost patient safety by cutting down on medication reconciliation errors by 90 percent in the emergency department. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2021
WEDI: HHS No Surprises Act Needs Data Standards to Prevent Burden
WEDI gave several recommendations related to HHS’ No Surprises Act, such as the development of data standards to prevent administrative burden. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2021
Hospital Public Health Reporting Hiccups Common Before COVID-19
Most hospitals experienced public health reporting challenges prior to COVID-19 due to a lack of data exchange capabilities, according to the ONC. Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2021
HIE Collaboratives Boost Interoperability Through Shared Best Practices
State and regional HIEs are helping to boost nationwide interoperability through collaboratives where health IT leaders can share best practices. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2021
VHA Renews EHR System Contract at 43 VA Medical Centers
VHA has awarded a five-year contract renewal for health IT vendor Clinicomp to continue providing an EHR system for 43 VA medical centers nationwide. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2021
Access to EHR Clinical Notes Boosts Chronic Condition Medication Adherence
Patients with multiple chronic conditions were more likely to report greater medication adherence with access to EHR clinical notes than other patients. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2021
State EMS Adopts Health Data Exchange Interoperability Tool
The Virginia EMS office has leveraged a health data exchange platform to support interoperability for streamlined care coordination. Continue Reading
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31 Aug 2021
DirectTrust Acquisition Aims to Boost Data Exchange, Interoperability
DirectTrust has acquired a health IT consortium in a move that is expected to expand interoperability use cases for secure health data exchange. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2021
CA HIE Expands Data Sharing for Community Information Exchange
A California HIE has partnered with a health IT vendor to boost social determinants of health data sharing for a community information exchange. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2021
Epic EHR Integration Aims to Boost Clinical Decision Support, CGP
An Epic clinical decision support EHR integration aims to streamline genomic and clinical workflows to support precision medicine pathways. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2021
Mayo Clinic Announces Partnership, Clinical Decision Support EHR Integration
Mayo Clinic has announced a two-year collaboration with a health IT vendor to develop an EHR integration for enhanced clinical decision support. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2021
API EHR Integrations Support Patient-Reported Outcomes Sharing
API EHR integrations can support patient centered care by promoting patient reported outcomes data sharing with primary care providers. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Appoints Google Health Veteran as CEO
EHR vendor Cerner has announced health IT industry expert and former Google Health VP, David Feinberg, as president and CEO effective October 1. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2021
How APIs Streamline Patient Access to Health Information
HL7 FHIR-based application programming interfaces (APIs) can help boost interoperability for streamlined patient access to health information. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2021
CDC Launches Public Health Data Exchange Interoperability Center
CDC has announced the creation of a new center that aims to boost public health data exchange interoperability to prepare for future emergencies. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2021
ONC Develops Health IT Protocol for Care Coordination, Interoperability
ONC is working with health IT stakeholders to develop two new health IT protocols to support greater interoperability for enhanced care coordination. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2021
OK Public Health Data Exchange Hindered COVID-19 Case Reporting
Outdated public health data exchange infrastructure delayed the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s (OSDH) COVID-19 case reporting processes. Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2021
NRHI, SHIEC Partner to Support HIEs, Interoperability Infrastructure
NRHI and SHIEC have teamed up to form an organization that aims to support local HIES and strengthen the national interoperability infrastructure. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2021
How to Boost Data Exchange Infrastructure, Public Health Reporting
Healthcare cooperative extensions may help boost data exchange infrastructure for public health reporting to address health crises like COVID-19. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2021
CA HIE Forms Health IT Partnership to Boost SDOH Data Interoperability
A California health information exchange has implemented a health IT solution set to boost SDOH data interoperability. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2021
How HIEs Help Hit Healthcare Compliance, Cost Savings Goals
Health information exchanges could be the key to solving interoperability challenges and achieving a nationwide infrastructure of health data exchange. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2021
Interoperability, HL7 FHIR Testing Sandbox Offers Place to Explore
The Interoperability Institute provided stakeholders with a sandbox offering to test their health IT at the 2021 CMS HL7 FHIR Connectathon. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2021
Increased Health IT Clinician Burden Calls for Greater Interoperability
Survey results exhibit that while COVID-19 spurred increased health IT adoption, further interoperability is needed to mitigate clinician burden. Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2021
VA Awards Five Imaging Data Exchange Contracts to Boost Interoperability
The VA has awarded Medicom five additional contracts that aim to boost interoperability and health data exchange for improved care coordination. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2021
How ePrescribing Interoperability Solutions Mitigate Clinician Burden
Upgrading antiquated faxing systems to interoperability solutions with ePrescribing capabilities mitigates clinician burden, says Surescripts VP. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2021
HIEs Advance Interoperability for Improved Care Coordination, Data Analytics
A Journal of AHIMA op-ed outlines several use cases for HIES, including direct patient care, care coordination, and population health data analytics. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2021
Cerner EHR Integration Leverages Health IT to Identify SDOH Factors
Cerner’s newest EHR integration uses health IT to pinpoint social determinants of health risk factors and suggest provider intervention opportunities. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2021
Value of Integrating Behavioral Health to Achieve Whole Person Care
The integration of physical and behavioral health is integral to providing high-quality, effective patient care. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2021
Payers Convene for CMS Interoperability Rule, ADT Infrastructure
USQHIN has launched a payer advisory workgroup to provide insight for the creation of a national ADT messaging interoperability infrastructure. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2021
GoodRx, Surescripts Partner for Drug Price Transparency EHR Integration
GoodRx and Surescripts have created an EHR integration that aims to improve prescription drug price transparency for clinical decision support. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2021
CMS Interoperability Rule, ADT, Fuels Direct Secure Messaging Growth
The CMS Interoperability and Patient Access final rule’s ADT notification standard has resulted in a significant increase in direct secure messaging. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2021
CMS Interoperability Rule Compliance, ADT Messaging Hinge on HIEs
Connections to HIEs like CommonWell can support providers in compliance with the ADT messaging regulation under the CMS Interoperability rule. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2021
CO, AZ HIEs Announce Name of Regional HIE Set to Boost Interoperability
Two HIEs have announced Contexture as the name of a regional HIE that aims to improve patient data sharing through enhanced interoperability. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2021
Surescripts Event Notification EHR Integration Targets Coordination
New event notification EHR integrations from Surescripts are set to boost provider-to-provider communication for enhanced care coordination. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2021
ID Health Information Exchange Data Migration Set to Boost Interoperability
Idaho’s statewide health information exchange is migrating its legacy data to a scalable platform in an effort to improve interoperability. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2021
The Sequoia Project Posts Draft TEFCA Interoperability Infrastructure
The ONC’s RCE for implementation of the TEFCA interoperability infrastructure has published a technical framework draft for stakeholder feedback. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2021
Patients Support Greater EHR Data Exchange, Access to Health Information
Most Americans support enhanced federal health IT policies for EHR data exchange and secure patient access to personal health information. Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2021
DirectTrust Launches Draft Health IT Standard, Instant Messaging Platform
DirectTrust has developed a draft standard for its instant messaging platform, TIM+, to pursue ANSI-approval as a national health IT standard. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2021
Google Cloud Health IT Tool Set to Boost Interoperability, Streamline Data
Google Cloud has announced a private preview of a new health IT tool that streamlines data from disparate sources to improve interoperability. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
Health IT, Interoperability Collaborative MAeHC Dissolves After 15 Years
The health IT collaborative distributed its remaining funds to six organizations that are enhancing interoperability for higher quality care. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
Direct Secure Messaging Now Approved Health Data Exchange Standard
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the foundation of direct secure messaging as a national standard for health data exchange. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2021
Certified Health IT Adoption a Step Toward Broad Interoperability
While adoption of ONC 2015 certified health IT boosted data exchange, nationwide interoperability will require additional data standards and rules. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2021
Google: 9 in 10 Docs Say Interoperability, Data Exchange Top Priority
With enhanced interoperability and streamlined patient data exchange, providers can bolster patient-centered care delivery for improved outcomes. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2021
CMS Interoperability Rule Compliance, API Use Will Require Rollout
While CMS interoperability rule enforcement began on July 1, compliance will take time as it requires large health IT investments in APIs. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2021
Cerner EHR Integration Aims to Boost Care Coordination, Data Analytics
A new Cerner EHR integration at Baystate Health aims to boost data analytics capabilities for patient-centered care and care coordination. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2021
Epic EHR Implementation to Boost Interoperability at for IL System
Illinois’ largest physician-owned orthopedic practice has announced an Epic EHR Implementation for improved care coordination and interoperability. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2021
VA Reassessing EHR Rollout Strategy Over Concerns at Pilot Facility
VA Secretary halted its EHR rollout until deployment sites show that they have adequate infrastructure and training for the EHR implementation. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2021
TEFCA Interoperability Infrastructure Go-Live Set for Q1 2022
ONC announced that TEFCA’s health information exchange infrastructure for nationwide interoperability will be live in the first quarter of 2022. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2021
Despite Data Exchange Gains, Post-Acute Care Needs Interoperability
While post-acute care providers have advanced their patient data exchange capabilities, they have more work to do for true interoperability. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2021
Event Notification EHR Integrations May Promote Primary Care Coordination
VHA primary care teams reported that an event notification EHR integration helped improve care coordination and fill in information gaps. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2021
ONC Updates USCDI, Interoperability Standards for SDOH
New ONC standards aim to improve interoperability of three new data classes: sexual orientation, gender identity, and social determinants of health. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2021
VA EHR Implementation Training Limits Clinical Workflow Usability
An OIG review found that VA’s EHR implementation training did not adequately prepare end-users for day-to-day EHR use within the clinical workflow. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2021
A Historical Perspective on the Integrated Care Model
Modern attempts to embrace an integrated care model must address dominant historical thinking that separates physical and behavioral health. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2021
Anatomy, Gender EHR Integrations Boost Clinical Decision Support
EHR integrations that include anatomical inventories and gender identity could improve quality of care for transgender and gender diverse patients. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2021
Cancer Center Networks Lack Care Coordination, EHR Interoperability
Only half of academic cancer centers have complete access to network sites’ EHR data, highlighting interoperability and care coordination concerns. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2021
COVID-19 Public Health Data Systems Reveal Interoperability Gaps
An expert panel pointed out interoperability gaps and other faults in public health data systems that led to poor COVID-19 emergency response. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2021
Surescripts EHR Integration to Up Care Coordination, Specialty Meds
Later this year, UBC will pilot Surescripts EHR integration for specialty patient enrollment to boost care coordination and interoperability. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
Regional Health Information Exchanges Expand for Interoperability
Equality Health connected with three regional health information exchanges in Texas to promote statewide care coordination and interoperability. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
Access To Personal Health Information Draws Data Security Concerns
While 74 percent of Americans want providers to have up-to-date access to personal health information, many report data security concerns. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2021
Direct Messaging Boosts Interoperability For COVID-19 Vaccination
Pharmacists have used Surescripts Clinical Direct Messaging to send over seven million COVID-19 vaccination notifications to primary care providers. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2021
Hospital Boosts Patient Data Access with Epic MyChart Patient Portal
The Orlando Health Epic MyChart patient portal EHR integration is set to advance patient data access and promote patient empowerment. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2021
CommonWell Adds Vendor to Boost Interoperability, Data Exchange
CommonWell has added a new health IT vendor to its patient data exchange network of 22,000 provider sites, furthering nationwide interoperability. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2021
Health IT Platform Enhances Medical Image Sharing, EHR Integration
A new Fujifilm EHR integration platform leverages health IT for medical image sharing and patient data exchange specifically for endoscopy suites. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2021
OIG Audit Reveals Inaccurate VHA EHR Integration of Non-VA Records
The integration of non-VA records into the VHA EHR is fraught with inaccuracy due to a lack of standard procedures and inadequate IT training. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2021
Premier Nudges CMS to Boost Patient Data Exchange, Interoperability
In a letter to CMS, the healthcare alliance recommended several policy solutions that could promote nationwide interoperability and data exchange. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2021
AZ HIE Integrates Advance Directives to Inform Clinical Decision Making
The HIE integrated an advance directive registry to inform clinical decision making through seamless access to patients’ end-of-life care wishes. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
DoD Reaches 30% Rollout for MHS GENESIS Cerner EHR Integration
DoD’s Cerner EHR integration, set to improve interoperability, is almost a third complete with 42,000 active users across more than 12 states. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2021
States Receive Data Exchange Grants for Health Equity, Public Health
A new health IT initiative has granted six states funding to advance health equity through community and state data exchange partnerships. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor Cerner Links with Apple For Patient Health Data Exchange
The EHR vendor’s partnership with Apple empowers patients to securely exchange personal health data with their providers and family members. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2021
HIE Promotes Accreditation, Workforce Development for Interoperability
An HIE is advancing interoperability two-fold by promoting accreditation and investing in the future health IT workforce with referral funds. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2021
How Artificial Intelligence EHR Integration Improved Patient Safety
The health IT solution with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities helped a PA health system improve patient safety through more complete medication history records. Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2021
$7B Health IT Merger Aims to Improve Nationwide Interoperability
Two major health IT vendors have signed off on a $7.0 billion merger agreement to promote interoperability and data exchange across the country. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2021
Health System Connects to Statewide HIE For Interoperability Boost
A northeast Indiana health system has joined the statewide HIE to support public health efforts that lean on interoperability and data exchange. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2021
EHR Vendor MEDITECH Signs onto Apple Health for EHR Data Exchange
A new feature in the MEDITECH EHR will allow patient data exchange with providers through Apple’s Health app, fostering patient empowerment. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2021
Healthcare System Meets CMS Final Rule with API EHR Integration
A New Jersey health system integrated API technology into its EHR to meet the CMS new conditions of participation rule for Medicaid and Medicare. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2021
Change Healthcare Expands Resources For API Use, Interoperability
A leading health IT vendor has expanded its API resource portfolio to provide API developers with greater access to scalable interoperability tools. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2021
CAQH, EHNAC Team Up for FHIR App Accreditation, Interoperability
A new partnership aims to boost interoperability by lowering the price of TDRAAP accreditation for FHIR apps in the CAQH Endpoint Directory. Continue Reading
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01 Jun 2021
VA EHRM Brings Patient Portal, Patient Safety Issues at Pilot Site
The VA EHRM’s pilot facility is experiencing health IT difficulties that are affecting the patient portal, prescription access, and patient safety. Continue Reading
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28 May 2021
States Select FHIR-based API to Meet CMS Interoperability Rule
To comply with CMS interoperability mandate, WA and MI integrated a FHIR-based API that provides Medicaid members access to personal health data. Continue Reading
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28 May 2021
Health System Sponsors Digital Medical Image Exchange With VA
A health system in the Midwest is funding a digital medical image exchange in order to boost interoperability and care coordination for veterans. Continue Reading
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27 May 2021
VA EHR Modernization Program Cost Underestimated By Up to $2.6B
An OIG audit found that the VHA’s life cycle cost estimates for the EHR modernization program failed to include physical infrastructure costs. Continue Reading
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26 May 2021
HIEs Join SHIEC To Enhance Health Interoperability, Collaboration
SHIEC’s three newest HIE members from Connecticut, South Carolina, and Montana aim to improve patient outcomes through expanded interoperability. Continue Reading
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26 May 2021
CMS Draft Rule Could Modernize EHR Data Exchange, Public Health
After COVID-19 highlighted the importance of data to address public health crises, the proposal promotes EHR data exchange across the care continuum. Continue Reading
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25 May 2021
Healthcare CIOs Invest In Health IT, EHR Optimization Post COVID-19
To recover from COVID-19’s financial downturn and improve patient outcomes, healthcare organizations are prioritizing health IT and EHR optimization. Continue Reading
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24 May 2021
Anthem Integrates Epic Payer Platform For Care Coordination, Interoperability
The health plan has integrated Epic’s Payer Platform into its operating system to improve interoperability of patient health data and boost care coordination. Continue Reading
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20 May 2021
CA COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Gets Data Exchange Boost From API
California’s COVID-19 vaccine administration effort has integrated API technology to boost EHR data exchange between providers across the state. Continue Reading
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20 May 2021
Tripathi: Let’s Do Great Things With EHR Systems, Interoperability
ONC leader Micky Tripathi said the federal agency wants healthcare stakeholders to open up interoperability. Continue Reading
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18 May 2021
ONC Prompts Health IT Leaders to Make Interoperability Outcome Goals
A project launched by ONC aims to gather health IT leader insight on goals regarding the development of interoperability over the next ten years. Continue Reading