HIMSS has proposed an update to its definition of interoperability which adds operational data exchange as part of its description, taking into account the policy, social and organizational components ...

Although many health IT vendors are joining CommonWell for interoperability, the definition of what interoperability will look like over the coming years is still somewhat vague. Since CommonWell’s ...

HIMSS has crafted a new definition for interoperability. HIMSS, the owner of Healthcare IT News, described the new concept as one specifically fit for the larger healthcare ecosystem. Senior Director ...

We’ve come a long way in sharing data across the healthcare industry. The HITECH Act’s Meaningful Use program drove a wave of digital adoption, moving us from isolated systems to widespread use of ...

While the long-awaited goal of interoperability seems to be advancing for EHR-equipped care providers, the idea of enabling health equity across the care spectrum seems untenable for post-acute care ...