Interoperability & EHRs

Health systems and practices tout the convenience of portals to help schedule appointments and ask questions. Doctors say there can be downsides, and some say they’re overwhelmed by the volume.

The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement went live in 2023, and while full interoperability hasn’t happened, some see important gains.

If your organization is considering granting payers direct access to your EHR, there are important safeguards to put in place.

Clinicians recognize the worth of consistent communication and sharing information, and that's the essence of interoperability.

The healthcare technology company has released new offerings in urgent care and women’s health. Nele Jessel of athenahealth talks about how the company wants to meet the needs of specialists.

The Health Department is touting financial penalties for providers that don’t share health data. Hospitals and doctors say the penalties are too harsh.

The rule is designed to bring more effective, more informed, and more transparent care, but much more must be done to redesign the nation's healthcare system.

Innovation around healthcare apps could help clinicians and enable organizations to streamline billing and collections.

After years of planning, the Department of Health and Human Services hailed the milestone. Five organizations have been approved as the initial data exchange networks.

The digital health company is collaborating with Qualtrics to put more patient feedback in health records. Adrienne Boissy of Qualtrics talks with us about the partnership and the push for patient-centered care.

Several healthcare executives shared their perspectives from the annual conference in Las Vegas.

About 100 clinicians are engaged in a pilot program aimed at improving response time for patients, and saving some time for doctors.

Addressing the top five pain points for healthcare organizations with today’s electronic health records.

The companies said this week that the DAX Express solution is going to be available to the Epic community.

More than 30 health systems have all agreed to join a nationwide framework for sharing health information. Epic’s Matt Doyle talks about why it’s a big step toward making interoperability a reality.

Greater interoperability offers the potential to transform healthcare, but federal officials have received hundreds of complaints about blocking. The government has yet to unveil penalties.

Health Gorilla’s Steven Lane talks about the growing support for sharing information, the obstacles ahead, and why interoperability can lead to greater health equity.

A Republican leading a key panel has introduced a bill to kill the troubled project. Oracle says the pulling the plug would hurt veterans, and the company says it’s making progress in resolving issues.

With these action items, providers can realistically take steps and make an impact on the overall picture of health equity.

Health systems say prior authorization hurts patient care and adds to clinician burnout. The CMS is proposing reform measures that have produced some optimism, but health leaders say other steps are needed.

The new system has been plagued with problems and drawn the ire of lawmakers. The Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s working with Oracle Cerner to resolve the issues.

There are ways to address burnout, while improving productivity and enabling greater focus on the patient – and they all center around technology used in the practice.

With a closed loop approach, providers can help ensure vulnerable populations receive the right care at the right time in the most cost-effective manner.

A survey of chief information officers reveals they’re worried about the pressures on their IT staff.

An effective communication tool can expedite administrative and clinical workflows and improve patient care.