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This study introduces a Graphical User Interface state model (GUISM) for cost-effective healthcare system integration. The virtual EMR system enables seamless information exchange between electronic medical record systems without costly upgrades.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Computer Science

Background:

Healthcare system integration faces high costs due to vendor and policy complexities.
Updating heterogeneous systems for diverse standards is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a cost-effective solution for healthcare system integration.
To introduce a Graphical User Interface state model (GUISM) for automated information exchange.

Main Methods:

Developed a Graphical User Interface state model (GUISM).
Deployed distributed agents interacting with local electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Created a virtual EMR system for data communication.

Main Results:

Achieved automated information exchange between healthcare software via GUIs.
Eliminated the need for modifications to existing healthcare systems.
Enabled distributed agents to communicate with multiple EMR systems.

Conclusions:

The GUISM offers a cost-saving approach to healthcare system integration.
The virtual EMR system facilitates seamless patient data access across different EMRs.
This method reduces the financial burden of upgrading and redeploying legacy systems.