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What Person-Centered Interoperability Looks Like: Seqster

Health Populi

First, consider: the lack of interoperability between health data, resulting in silos, has plagued our ability to “operate” (that “O” in “OS”) in a smooth fashion across the care continuum, from clinical trials and research to patients’ self-care driving optimal outcomes. Now, let’s ponder one particular patient whose name is Eric Topol, MD.

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Global EHR market hits $31B but faces usability, interoperability challenges

FierceHealthIT

The worldwide electronic health records market faces intensifying criticism related to usability and interoperability as well as slowing growth due to market saturation. Despite these challenges, the EHR market topped $31 billion in 2018, according to a report from market research firm Kalorama Information.

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These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Healthcare IT Today

This familiar scene exemplifies the unnecessary burdens traditional EHRs have placed on providers, patients, and the overall healthcare system. As a former ER physician and current digital health professional, I’ve dealt with these challenges firsthand—and see the enormous potential EHRs hold to change care experiences for the better.

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What the Hell Is Going On with Healthcare Interoperability?

Electronic Health Reporter

The 22-page report summarized nationwide trends in health information exchange in 2018, including the adoption of EHRs and other technologies that support electronic access to patient information. The article What the Hell Is Going On with Healthcare Interoperability? The most interesting takeaway has to do with the […].

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6 challenges healthtech can help us tackle – Pt.1

Digital Health Global

Between 2018 and 2022 the healthcare sector has attracted $415 billion dollars in venture capital investment, the highest volume among all sectors globally 1 , signaling confidence from the market that there is still plenty of room for innovation and growth in global healthcare. Let’s take the European Union as an example.

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Epic launches new telehealth service with Twilio

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Based on Twilio’s Programmable Video API, the service will give healthcare professionals the ability to launch video visits with patients and to update clinical documentation and review patient histories within Epic EHR workflows. Kaiser Permanente already uses the company to optimize patient communications. ON THE RECORD.

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Why is Apple interested in the Argonaut Project? Is an Apple electronic health record coming in 2018?

Lloyd Price

expect to see an Apple electronic health record in 2018 or 2019. The Argonaut Project is an initiative dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of HL7's Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources. What is the Argonaut Project?