Interoperability
Standardizing information capture, including a universal patient identification, can enhance data quality while eliminating the 20% record duplication rate facing healthcare organizations, says Gregg Church, president of 4medica.
Encouraging state and regional HIMSS chapters to advocate for healthcare information policies in their area is critical, says Lawrence Voyten, HIMSS board member and national advocacy chair.
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In Episode 5 of "Unlocking Big Data," sponsored by Arcadia, Chad Konchak, AVP of Clinical Analytics at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Michael Meucci, CEO of Arcadia, discuss what functions a data analytics platform should have.
Military healthcare initiatives, including the common EHR and virtual-first care, are discussed by Dr. Brian Lein, DHA assistant director of healthcare administration, Bill Tinston, FEHRM director, and Holly Joers PEO DHMS program executive officer.
The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement will accelerate the move toward large-scale interoperability, says Michael Palantoni, vice president of platform and data services at athenahealth.
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In Episode 4 of "Unlocking Big Data," sponsored by Arcadia, Isaiah Nathaniel, VP and CIO of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., and Jake Hochberg, VP Analytics and Chief Analytics Officer at Arcadia, discuss data's role in providers' business plans.
Health systems can provide clinicians with easier access to data-driven insights at the point of care while preserving patient privacy. Josh Rubel, chief commercial officer at MDClone, explains how.
Healthcare organizations often face challenges with interoperability and cybersecurity regulations – but they can pivot to make those mandates part of their strategic road map, says Drew Ivan, chief strategy officer at Rhapsody.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is using the model to help shape its approach to health equity in providing care for often-underserved populations. Gabriel Garcia-Lopez, the center's health information systems director, explains.
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In Episode 3 of "Unlocking Big Data," sponsored by Arcadia, Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Research Officer at HIMSS, and Mary Kuchenbrod, Vice President, Data Operations at Arcadia, discuss the need for data accuracy in healthcare.