Interoperability

What's more, find vendors flexible to expand to a hospital's innovative use cases and creative enough to explore the art of the possible, Martin Hougaard of the master data management vendor is advising HIMSS25 attendees.

Where data integrity and privacy are subject to a variety of complex standards, laws and rules, organizations must drive security at every turn to protect patient data as well as exchange it.

Helen Waters previews a host of technologies the EHR giant will be showcasing in its booth and in educational sessions. They include generative AI, intelligent search and Meditech-as-a-Service.

The company is focused on "completely reinventing" its EHR into a "system of intelligence that helps health systems drive efficiency, improve clinical care, accelerate innovation and reduce costs," says General Manager Seema Verma.

In a time of "rapid change and uncertainty" the longtime IT and interoperability leader is also hearing lots of questions about e-prior authorization, identity and access management, and getting ROI from compliance investments.

Three months after announcing its intention to become a Qualified Health Information Network under TEFCA, the company is now taking official steps to participate in the nationwide healthcare interoperability framework.

The presence of hospital outcome data on EMS patient care reports in the National Emergency Medical Services Information System database improved in 2024. Data exchange progress is good news for patient care and could ultimately improve health outcomes.

A Florida hospital is leveraging a unique radio frequency identification (RFID) solution to keep track of medications used to support their hospital at home program.

Using the HIMSS Digital Health Index, Missouri is taking evidence about public health agency digital maturity statewide to invest in data-driven population health strategies, says Anne Snowdon, who will share more about the initiative at HIMSS25.

Laboratories increasingly face complex pressures potentially impacting results, operating costs, capacity, and turnaround times. By embracing digital solutions to create a more intelligent lab, organizations can be in full control – creating new value and unlocking new possibilities.