EHR Intelligence March 15, 2023
Health information exchange (HIE) use among healthcare providers is influenced the most by state policies on data protection, increasing participation rates by up to 18 percent.
As states increasingly prioritize improved healthcare quality, the promotion of health information exchange (HIE) has become a key focus. However, the key to increasing HIE use may ultimately rely on state policy, according to a recent study from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Experts have acknowledged that health information sharing can greatly improve healthcare outcomes. While there is significant progress towards interoperability through HIE networks following the HITECH Act, research has shown that HIE use is still limited, highlighting the need for further efforts to encourage adoption.
“If states want to increase the...
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