Patient Information Really Doesn’t Matter

We live in a world of information, everywhere we turn someone is collecting information about us. The technology advancements over the last 10 years are mind-boggling, but new technology is usually escorted by apprehension as our privacy continues to diminish and security is anything but secure. From cookies on the internet to a basket analysis at the supermarket, “big brother” is always watching.

The healthcare industry is no different. Healthcare organizations are surrounded by data: clinical, operational and financial; internal and external; structured and unstructured. There is so much information that healthcare providers don’t know what to do with it. The problem with healthcare is not a lack of information. The problem is healthcare organizations often have disparate systems that lack continuity. The absence of interoperability within IT infrastructures ultimately means that the right information is not available to the right people at the right time. Healthcare organizations can have all the information in the world, but if the information is not cohesive and can’t be used efficiently to improve clinical outcomes than information really doesn’t matter.

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In order for healthcare organizations to improve outcomes, communication between systems is paramount. Despite industry standards such as EDI/X12, HL7 and CDA, information delivery is not effective. Most healthcare organizations understand the importance of untangling the interoperability web, but those same organizations don’t know where to begin.

Government regulations such as Meaningful Use Stage 2 (MU2) are putting additional pressure on healthcare organizations to improve the quality of care, coordination of care and population health management. A strong interoperability backbone that provides system connectivity is the key to attaining MU2. Interoperability transforms information into key insights that drive better clinical outcomes and improve the lives of individuals and communities.

Do you understand the importance of interoperability but not sure where to start? Perficient will be teaming up with technology partners IBM and Oracle to bring you 2 complimentary webinars:

Tackle Healthcare Interoperability Challenges and Improve Transitions of Care
Thursday, September 25^th @ 12 CT
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Engage Patients, Reduce Manual Processes and Drive Key Insights with Interoperability
Tuesday, October 2^nd @ 2 CT
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