interoperability

HIMSS VP of Informatics at Joyce Sensmeier discusses tools that engage patients with their data in ways that create a good relationship with providers — when the technology doesn't get in the way.

HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf discusses the interoperability rule that gives people full access to their clinical records with a panel of prominent individuals in the healthcare field.

Andrew Mellin, VP and medical informatics physician at Surescripts, discusses a price transparency service that allows providers to make choices that are in the clinical and economic best interests of the patient.

Christel Anderson, senior director of Interoperability Initiatives for HIMSS, discusses a HIMSS19 showcase that dealt with topics such as data sharing, patient engagement and social determinants of health that intersect with interoperability.

Hal Wolf, President and CEO of HIMSS, sums up some high notes from the global conference, including discussions around emerging trends of how to use AI and blockchain while ensuring interoperability.

ResMed is partnering with Providence St. Joseph to give clinicians insights into helping patients be more compliant, says ResMed's VP of SaaS Strategy Annie McBride.

Brightree is working with the CommonWell Health Alliance to enable patient-centric interoperability across the spectrum of care, says Brightree VP of Strategic Initiatives Nick Knowlton.

Adusso CEO Janne Pitkänen discusses considering cross-border interoperability between healthcare systems, which would also enable benchmarking – especially in the US and the Nordics.

Grahame Grieve, FHIR product director for HL7 International, says FHIR is key to interoperability and better data access.

The interoperability discussion moves beyond technology to cover policy and process, says HIMSS Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Steve Wretling.