decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 8 (August)
Reach out to allies to improve interoperability, avoid stage 2 penalty
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Article Overview
This article explains why electronic health record interoperability matters for Stage 2 meaningful use and discusses common barriers to exchanging records across practices, hospitals, and ambulatory surgical centers. It is aimed at providers, practice managers, and health IT stakeholders who need a general understanding of the compliance context, vendor coordination, and available support resources for improving connectivity.
Why This Topic Matters
Interoperability affects whether providers can meet Stage 2 meaningful use expectations and avoid related payment consequences. The topic is especially relevant for organizations trying to exchange electronic clinical information with outside partners and align technology, vendors, and local health information exchange resources.
Article Sections
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Meaningful use
Introduces the Stage 2 meaningful use context and the importance of electronic sharing of clinical information across care settings.
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Challenges with interoperability
Reviews common obstacles to EHR interoperability, including vendor limitations, technical integration barriers, and organizational issues.
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6 tips to improve interoperability
Outlines general approaches organizations can explore to improve electronic connectivity and support compliance efforts.
What You Will Learn
- How interoperability relates to Stage 2 meaningful use
- What types of organizations are involved in electronic health information exchange
- What common barriers can interfere with sharing clinical documentation
- What broad resources may help practices address connectivity issues
Who Should Read This
- Eligible professionals
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Health IT staff
- Compliance and coding professionals
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