Health Populi
APRIL 6, 2022
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.
E-CareManagement
JANUARY 27, 2022
A recent study of EHR interoperability found that 68% of data was "understood" when exchanged across different sites using the same vendor , but only 22% was "understood" when exchanged across different EHR vendors. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA).
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Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 4, 2023
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.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 6, 2024
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern. Data entry is still fraught with human error.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 12, 2020
Despite the endless efforts healthcare organizations have made to support health data interoperability, the path still remains rocky. However, the pandemic has offered a sharp reminder that problems with patient data sharing can undercut treatment, particularly with the COVID-19 pandemic underway, a new study suggests.
Connected Health Initiative
MARCH 10, 2023
Brian Scarpelli, executive director of the Connected Health Initiative (CHI), expressed CHI’s support for the bill: “Interoperability is critical to realize the promise of digital health and enable better, more cost-effective, patient-centered care. first appeared on Connected Health Initiative.
Digital Health Global
MARCH 17, 2023
.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Algonquin College and Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) are teaming up to provide students with valuable hands-on experience to prepare them for working with a real electronic health record (EHR). We look forward to growing the partnership and exploring opportunities in other related programs.”
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