Interoperability


Fusing the Data Divide in Long-Term Care

By Ashay Thakur – Data interoperability remains one of the biggest hurdles to efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare. That is especially true for long-term care facilities, where patients often reside for extended periods—sometimes for the remainder of their lives or until they transition to hospice care.



An Open Letter to Medicare on Interoperability

By Jim Tate – Medicare has a long history of taking bold actions. In 2003 electronic claims submission was mandated. In 2011, CMS established the EHR Incentive Programs to promote the adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology.