Improving interoperability — the ability of healthcare organizations to exchange patient data across different electronic health record systems—continues to be one of the toughest challenges facing health information exchanges across the country. This situation is often exacerbated by patients who often share their identify in different ways with different healthcare providers. Identifying and matching patient data adds to the complexity of data exchange.

The inconsistencies in the way patient demographic data is captured can lead to duplicative or mismatched health records. This can have adverse clinical and financial consequences—reduced quality of care or delays in care for patients,increased hospital re-admissions, and unnecessary healthcare spending.

 

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Hawai‘i HIE Hosts Record Attendance at Health IT Summit 500+ providers and staff gathered Sept. 19, 2015, to hear State Sen. Josh Green, MD, Health Director Virginia Pressler, MC, and many other health IT leaders. Also in this issue: 2015 Health... read the full article

The Hawai`i Health Information Exchange (Hawai`i HIE) will now serve as the vehicle for exchanging patient data between HMSA and providers participating in the health plan’s quality initiatives, including patient-centered medical home (PCMH)... read the full article

An HIMSS Health Information Technology Leadership Award was given to Sen. Baker for her support of health IT in Hawai‘i, and sponsorship of Senate Concurrent Resolution 36, which recognizes the Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange as the... read the full article

The Hawai‘i Health Information Exchange and HMSA, the state’s largest health insurance provider, recently made a giant leap forward to enhance the quality of care for more than 700,000 HMSA members. Through a data sharing agreement, HMSA is now... read the full article