Interoperability

Health data access regulatory initiatives hold promise, but rollout remains unclear

By David Harlow 10:11 am April 24, 2018

Despite their apparent promise to advance interoperability of clinical and claims data, exactly when the Blue Button 2.0 and MyHealthEData initiatives that CMS unveiled at HIMSS18 will be fully implemented remains unclear.

Looking to 2018: How the newest innovations are reliant on a tried-and-true standard

By Russell Leftwich, MD 03:44 pm January 19, 2018

While last year was focused on capturing useful data, now we need to draw insights from that data across the entire care continuum.

Is health IT really ready for a FHIR takeover?

09:01 am November 21, 2017

The full value of FHIR is still years in the making, says one expert.

A CIO's journey to EHR success and stability

By Mike Restuccia 02:30 pm November 15, 2017

When the thrill of electronic health record implementation is over, hospital and IT execs are left to wonder: We are live on the EHR, so now what?

My #IHeartHIT story: How my mom helped me understand the true impact of interoperability

By Rich Piper 03:25 pm October 05, 2017

With better coordinated care, providers will be able to make more informed decisions and their patients will experience better outcomes.

My #IHeartHIT story: Have patient data, won't travel

By Ken Congdon 11:35 am October 05, 2017

Information must be shared outside of the healthcare network in which it resides to allow all of a patient’s valuable data to be available to all of their providers.

CIO's advice on engaging operations and non-IT departments with your EHR

By Mike Restuccia 12:47 pm September 25, 2017

Mike Restuccia has seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities of deriving as much value as possible from your electronic health records software.

Successful EHR interoperability starts locally

By Rob Barras 03:14 pm September 18, 2017

Advisory Board Senior Vice President Rob Barras discusses the need for providers to start locally to spark interoperability while recognizing there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

8 business case elements to consider in choosing EHR for Veterans Affairs

By Ira S. Sachs 08:55 am May 23, 2017

VA Secretary David Shulkin is currently in the process of deciding among electronic health record alternatives for the future. Here are the main aspects VA should take into account when making its pick.

Countdown to HIMSS17 – Part 2: Vendors

By Sue Schade 03:55 pm February 15, 2017

The countdown to HISS17 continues. As I wrote last week, the best way to think about it is in three ways – education, vendors, and networking. This post is the second in a three-part series – focusing on vendors.