Five Steps Toward Interoperability

With the rise in value-based care models such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), population health management has become a primary goal for providers across the industry. As more healthcare organizations evaluate the tools available to support population health management programs, however, it quickly becomes apparent that an effective program requires a strong foundation for data exchange. Population health management takes more than merely adding a few software applications to the IT toolkit.

In fact, there are five steps to breaking down the silos of healthcare and successfully implementing a population health management initiative. The first few steps must take place...