Healthcare Data Interoperability

Interoperability is not a collaboration between two vendors

Interoperability helps your hospital get the most out of technology by enabling different products to be combined without complicated and expensive interfaces. Without interoperability, hospitals are forced to turn to large vendors that provide suites of compatibility but do not support the unique needs of your hospital.

Summary

Healthcare organizations are driven to control costs, but without sacrificing patient care. In the process, they are challenged by HIPAA requirements and HL7 standards to maintain the privacy and security of patient information and records. Improvements in healthcare delivery will ultimately be driven by information technology, which is why one of the main provisions of ARRA is focused on strengthening the healthcare IT infrastructure. Healthcare organizations have the opportunity to receive economic stimulus funding by implementing EHR technologies and related solutions and demonstrating meaningful use of those technologies.

One of the requirements for establishing meaningful use, the secure and efficient exchange of healthcare information, or data interoperability, entails obtaining the ability to take information generated by an HCIS system and integrate it into Physicians’ EMRs.

NetDelivery with the Integration Module supports data interoperability by streamlining and securing the HL7 data transfer process. To ensure the uninterrupted availability of critical patient information and records, NetSafe provides data protection and business continuity during periods of network or system failure or downtime. The benefits for healthcare providers are improved efficiency, mitigated risk and a heightened overall ability to provide optimal patient care.

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