MedCity News March 28, 2024
David Lareau

The lack of adoption of interoperability tools by healthcare providers is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach

We’ve all heard the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Today, the same could be said for healthcare providers and many of the interoperability tools available for their use.

The lack of adoption of interoperability tools by providers is a significant issue that hinders the smooth exchange of patient data between different health systems. Despite the development of interoperability standards and tools such as Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM), HL7, IHE, and others their adoption has been limited, with many providers still relying on outdated...

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Topics: ASTP/ONC, EMR / EHR, Govt Agencies, Health IT, HIE (Interoperability), Provider, Technology
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