BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 10
The Interoperability Gap
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Article Overview
This article discusses interoperability in health information technology, tracing how the concept has evolved and why it remains a major challenge despite broad EHR adoption and federal exchange requirements. It is aimed at healthcare IT, clinical, and administrative audiences interested in health data exchange, organizational readiness, and the broader implications of moving clinical information across systems and stakeholders.
Why This Topic Matters
Interoperability affects whether health information can be shared securely and effectively across providers, patients, and public health entities. The article explains why this matters for care coordination, value-based care, and organizational performance.
What You Will Learn
- How interoperability is framed in health IT and systems exchange
- How federal health IT initiatives shaped data exchange expectations
- Why widespread EHR adoption has not eliminated interoperability challenges
- How data sharing supports care coordination, performance improvement, and population health
Who Should Read This
- Health IT professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Clinical leaders
- Payer and care management teams
- EHR and interoperability vendors
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