Interoperability
John Halamka, MD recently found out that interoperability becomes much more real when you watch your own family members experience it.
Several times over the past several days I've had to deal with issues of policy which were raised as problems preventing interoperability.
The Direct Project's use is increasing at a rapid pace. The meaningful use-required transport standard is easy to use and is finally starting to change the discussion those in the health IT industry are having around health information exchange.
With value-based care as the cornerstone for future care delivery, providers who can meet the interoperability needs across the healthcare continuum will stay one step ahead of the competition.