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A Few #HealthPolicyValentines

Healthcare IT Today

Less fragmented health data. HealthPolicyValentines #InformationSharing — EMR Direct (@EMRDirect) February 6, 2024 This one is in honor of @katmcdavitt : Just like a good public health initiative, our love is making the world a better place. Telephone lines to HIEs, to @CarequalityNet & QHINs.

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Just Get Connected Already

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Wilder also dove into his experience with HIEs and how connectivity is key to public health and in preparation for future pandemics or other emergencies. In addition to connecting everybody, Wilder and Buckle imagine a future with more use cases beyond treatment, and more connectivity with public health agencies.

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Not All QHINs Will Be Created Equal

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By selecting a network that understands their unique needs, these entities can continue to serve their members and stakeholders – while gaining the broader access and connectivity that a large health information exchange (HIE) offers. . Currently, perhaps 99% of health data exchange is initiated to support treatment.

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Featured Health IT Job: Data Scientist

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Position Summary: This dynamic team is seeking a Data Scientist for the Analytics team within NYeC to use directly contribute to moving the needle on New York’s pressing healthcare needs you will leverage HIE and savvy data analytics to serve public health needs, address health inequities, and mature NYeC’s analytics capacity.

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Healthcare Interoperability, Data, and Cloud – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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Traditionally, we think about interoperability as HIEs (health information exchanges), but in 2024 I expect to see new models emerge. The traditional HIE subscriber model continues to become more complex, with challenges in achieving clinical outcomes and maintaining sustainable funding.

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EHI is Not What it Used to be, but Don’t Panic

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With many more types of health information specifically included as EHI, organizations regulated under the 21 st Century Cures Act are on the hook to respond to requests for that information from individuals, providers, public health agencies, and health information exchanges.

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On the 9th Day of #HITChristmas … Keith Boone from Audacious Inquiry

Healthcare IT Today

Note: In case you missed the other 12 Days of #HITChristmas, you can start with the first day here along with the story behind #HITChristmas or read all 12 days here as they are published. On the 9th Day of #HITChristmas we’re excited to feature, Keith Boone, Enterprise Architect at Audacious Inquiry.

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