Interoperability: Staying the course, long and meandering though it may be
The path to interoperability has been a circuitous one over the past 13 years, veering off in directions that weren't anticipated when the concept became an industry-wide initiative in 2004. So much...
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HIMSS17 Interoperability and HIE Symposium to outline implementation...
The need for semantic interoperability and exchange of data, information and knowledge across the health system is well known, especially in light of continued adoption of value-based payment models,...
View ArticleLingering obstacles block the path to interoperability
Acknowledgement of the value of interoperability – and the desire to implement it – are seemingly widespread in healthcare. So why is the industry still so short of achieving it? For many reasons –...
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At HIMSS17, unlock the power of your data
AnalyticsData WarehousingElectronic Health RecordsHealth Information Exchange (HIE)Interoperability"Data is the currency of the next century," says Brian Ahier. And nowhere are health data and data...
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Interoperability reality check: FHIR, population health and the patient...
The year 2016 was a big one for interoperability — particularly FHIR (Fast Health Interoperability Resources) development and the implications the emerging standard has for EHRs, health information...
View Article10 Must Haves for Success: Medical Image Management
Sponsor: AmbraPrimary topic: ImagingTopic: Cloud ComputingImagingInteroperabilityResource Central: White PapersExternal url:...
View ArticleThe Holistic Patient Health Record: Image Enabling the EHR
Sponsor: AmbraPrimary topic: InteroperabilityTopic: Cloud ComputingImagingInteroperabilityResource Central: White PapersExternal url:...
View ArticleMaking the Shift to Patient-Centered Radiology
Sponsor: AmbraPrimary topic: InteroperabilityTopic: Cloud ComputingImagingInteroperabilityResource Central: White PapersExternal url:...
View ArticleSt. Jude finds more medical device flaws, releases updated patches
St. Jude Medical announced that a third-party security research firm has found more flaws in the Merlin@home Transmitter medical device. It has patched the vulnerabilities, which leave the device...
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Meaningful use expert: Time to think about next generation interoperability
For all it success in spurring uptake of electronic health records at hospitals and physicians practices, meaningful use didn't necessarily incentivize effective interoperability – especially not at...
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HIMSS17 Survival Guide: A strategy for conquering the health IT conference in...
It’s that time of year again. The center of gravity for healthcare IT will be shifting south to Orlando, Florida on February 19 when more than 40,000 professionals arrive for HIMSS17.HIMSS veterans...
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Allscripts CEO Paul Black: 3 health IT trends to watch in 2017
Electronic Health RecordsInteroperabilityPrecision MedicineThe EHR vendor’s chief executive weighs in on the industry's most exciting opportunities to improve care ahead of HIMSS17 and into the...
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Hot trends at HIMSS16 burning even brighter heading into HIMSS17
Topic: AnalyticsConnected HealthInteroperabilitySlideshow Image: http://www.healthcareitnews.com/sites/default/files/showfloor45hitn_0.pngSlideshow Description: Innovative ideas, research and case...
View ArticleHospitals still having a hard time connecting with physician EHRs
A recent report from Black Book Market Research shows 41 percent of hospital administrators are still finding challenges exchanging electronic health record information with other providers. A...
View ArticleDirectTrust calls on EHR vendors to improve clinical messaging
DirectTrust is calling on the hundreds of electronic health record and health IT vendors whose products have Direct messaging capabilities to improve the usability of their software.Listing more than...
View ArticlePoll: What are the hottest topics and technologies at HIMSS17?
One or two trends bubble up to the top of every HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition and HIMSS17 promises to keep that tradition alive. Last year it was FHIR in all its potential interoperability...
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Networking at HIMSS17: After hours receptions, parties and live entertainment
It’s a well-known fact: True learning requires a period of relaxation after a day of intense study. So when the educational sessions and exhibitor floor demonstrations at HIMSS come to an end, you can...
View ArticleCommentary: Time to look beyond EHRs to Direct messaging, natural language...
Electronic Health RecordsHealth Information Exchange (HIE)InteroperabilityMeaningful UseWhile healthcare entities are waiting for EHR vendors to make data more interoperable, a raft of emerging...
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APIs will revolutionize healthcare, putting the person at the center
Editor's note: This is part three of a four-part series that will be published throughout the week.Interoperability is a key area of emphasis in modern healthcare. New technology has made the exchange...
View Articleathenahealth launches health plan data exchange service
A new health plan data exchange service from athenahealth offers support its providers who exchange clinical data with payers for quality management, risk adjustment and performance management...
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