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IHE whitepaper on Health Information Exchange models

Healthcare Exchange Standards

One of the most significant applications of healthcare information technology is the exchange of health information among disparate clinical information systems and otherwise unaffiliated care providers. The Health Information Exchange model presented is an Infrastructure, it is not constraining the content.

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HIE transition to Patient-Centered from Provider-Centered

Healthcare Exchange Standards

The whole concept of Health Information Exchanges , that I have been involved with, is there to improve Health outcomes for the Patient. So I often get frustrated when someone says that the HIE needs to become Patient Centered. There is no other purpose of an HIE besides the Patient. Who requested the access?

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North Carolina launches new stroke registry linked to NC HealthConnex

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority, housed within the state's Department of Information Technology, announced this week that it's working North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services to launch the N.C. Stroke Registry.

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Integrated EHR enables shift to virtual post-discharge follow-up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" The researchers also pointed out that health information exchange availability might affect follow-up patterns in other settings, as could different patient populations. THE LARGER TREND.

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Bonus Features – December 17, 2023 – 97% of hospitals now capable of enabling electronic access to patient records, 70% of hospitals face hidden business continuity challenge, plus 31 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. News In a blog post, ONC highlighted trends in patient access to electronic health information.

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Featured Health IT Job: Data Scientist

Healthcare IT Today

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

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ECRI, EHR Association put forth safety practices for behavioral health IT

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Optimize clinical documentation for behavioral health and primary care integration. THE LARGER TREND. "Our workgroup's focus was ensuring that all clinicians have the information they need to make informed decisions in the treatment of the individuals they serve.

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