Interoperability
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An extension for Oracle electronic health record users connects mobile, home and rural care providers to patient EHR data, regardless of network connectivity, to improve health data interoperability and patient care.
Also, New Zealand's Healthline is introducing a new GP booking capability.
The American Hospital Association, EHR Association, Premier, WEDI and ATA have weighed in on HHS' request for comment about digital health tools for Medicare beneficiaries, and on the current state of interoperability and health IT infrastructure.
While 10 of the 28 companies in the 2025 NHS Innovation Accelerator cohort include AI in their tools, co-director Mindy Simon says the health system is primarily interested in useful applications that can connect to existing systems.
As nursing continues to evolve, nurses must educate themselves on informatics and digital health trends to provide better care for patients, says Regina Wysocki, senior informatics program manager at Lone Star Communications.
The EHR integration could expand health data exchange connectivity for providers, support compliance mandates and allow for greater participation in value-based care initiatives.
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The combined deployment of an enterprise-wide electronic health record with business and clinical analytics helped a health system deliver better patient care, among other benefits.
With VNAs, universal viewers and patient portals, the Cleveland health system is enabling easier sharing of images with the providers and patients who need them, says Dr. David Kaelber, chief health informatics officer at MetroHealth.