Health information exchange

ONC Issues Governance Framework for HIEs

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has developed the Governance Framework for Trusted Electronic Health Information Exchange that healthcare organizations and physicians can use to align their health information exchange systems.

May 10, 2013 12:40 pm    |    posted by Sarah Sheber   |    Health information exchange
HHS Sets Ambitious 2013 Health IT Goals

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a set of ambitious goals for 2013 that involves accelerating the use of health information exchange by providers in order to increase the flow of health information. Read on for a breakdown of the initiatives HHS plans to launch.

Mar 08, 2013 04:36 pm    |    posted by Chris Dimick   |    ARRAElectronic recordsHealth information exchange
ONC Reports Put Health Information Exchange in Focus

In January, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) released a series of reports detailing the findings of expert research on various topics related to health information exchange (HIE). Each report provides background information on core concepts of HIE, analyses of key challenges and opportunities, and appendices that include case studies and vendor descriptions. This article includes a sampling of some of the findings and conclusions.

Mar 06, 2013 07:00 am    |    posted by Anne Zender   |    Health information exchange
Video Extra: Moving Closer to Health Information Exchange

Take notes. If the healthcare industry follows these steps, HIE can reach its full potential for reducing costs, improving quality, and leading the population toward better health.

Mar 01, 2013 12:01 am    |    posted by Paula Mauro   |    ARRAHealth information exchange
Report Looks at HIEs from the Inside Out

Health information exchanges (HIEs) and their business models are continuously evolving, but a new report sheds light on how these entities are currently organized and staffed.

The research was conducted by AHIMA and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) who teamed up to explore both current and planned HIE staffing models. “The results of this analysis will serve those who are seeking employment focused on data exchange or HIE activities, including those exploring opportunities in education, training and certification to enhance their knowledge and skills in this area,” the report says.

Feb 08, 2013 01:43 pm    |    posted by Anne Zender   |    Health information exchangeWorkforce
HIE Meets Fiber Optic Technology

Fiber optics have brought a new level of health information exchange to providers in the upper Midwest. A 3,200-mile long fiber optic network provides the communication backbone to HealthNet connect, LC (HNc), a hard-wired health information exchange (HIE) network that spans the state of Iowa.

Fiber optic technology, with its ability to transport data at the speed of light, holds great promise for communication technology, according to Rodney Brown, executive director of HNc.

Jan 25, 2013 05:41 pm    |    posted by Sarah Sheber   |    Health information exchange
Opportunities for HIM Involvement in the HIE Landscape

The health information exchange landscape continues to develop in US healthcare. This practice brief “in addition” discusses how HIM professionals can get involved.

Jan 01, 2013 12:05 am    |    posted by AHIMA Staff    |    Health information exchange
New eHI Report Shows HIE on the Rise

Successful data exchange continues to be a vital aspect of current healthcare reform and care delivery models, including accountable care organizations and the patient-centered medical home model, according to a report from the eHealth Initiative.

Nov 30, 2012 05:13 pm    |    posted by Sarah Sheber   |    ARRAHealth information exchange

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