While numerous initiatives – from enhanced EHR vendor offerings to industrywide consensus-building on standards and platforms – are underway, it is never too soon to start thinking about interoperability, particularly if you’re in the market for a new EHR. By asking the right questions and clearly defining your organization’s need to exchange information with other parties, you can more effectively navigate the maze and achieve the level of interoperability you desire.

About the author: Elizabeth Buckle currently serves as manager of interoperability solutions, product management at Greenway Health, a leading health information technology and services provider. In addition to being a subject matter expert for interoperability solutions in product management, Elizabeth has been a project coordinator and product analyst for interoperability. She also is a co-chair of the Deployment and Utilization Committee at CommonWell Health Alliance.

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