Interoperability

Once the specification gains wider use for data exchange, it will open the doors for more advanced uses of data, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, IBM, Google and Microsoft executives said at HIMSS19. 

At HIMSS19, ONC Chief Don Rucker joined panel discussions on information sharing led by former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.

The two firms will work together to offer easier retrieval of usable information to help patients more proactively manage their health.

Health systems are set to focus on declining reimbursements and patient experience, a new study found.

Former U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra said that CMS embracing FHIR means an end to any fight over data standards.

Kalibrate Blockchain, Boehringer Ingelheim and IBM Canada all are working with blockchain-based technologies designed to improve and secure healthcare processes, including clinical trials.

New BYOD features include push notifications, messaging, easy interface to request call from care provider, full access to health content resource library, virtual visits and trending data.

The agency is dealing with interoperability and cybersecurity, just like everyone – but add to those hurdles a vast and work-intensive EHR overhaul, stringent budgetary requirements and challenges with workforce visibility, and the DHA has a tall order.

Healthcare providers and plans need to implement open data sharing technologies to support transitions of care as patients move between plan types.

Offerings include record locator service, identity management and document retrieval, the company says.