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Exploring Innovative Strategies to Enhance Electronic Health Record Interoperability in U.S. Healthcare Settings.

Craig McPherson1, Reece Davis1, Manasa Battu1

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Improving electronic health record (EHR) interoperability is vital for healthcare. Innovative strategies like blockchain, AI, and the Cures Act can enhance data exchange and patient care.

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artificial intelligencecontinuity of patient careelectronic health recordshealth information exchangehealth information interoperability

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Systems
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Electronic health record (EHR) interoperability is crucial for efficient healthcare delivery, care coordination, and treatment outcomes in the U.S.
  • Healthcare leaders face challenges with EHR interoperability, hindering communication and data utilization between health systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore innovative strategies for enhancing EHR interoperability between health information systems.
  • To improve the efficiency, accuracy, and security of electronic health data exchange in U.S. healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searches were performed in PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and CINAHL databases.
  • Data from 24 relevant articles were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Key themes identified include blockchain-based EHR systems (67%), the Cures Act (17%), artificial intelligence (33%), Internet of Things (33%), and the value of interoperability (79%).
  • Blockchain, AI, IoT, and policy initiatives like the Cures Act are significant drivers for interoperability.
  • The value of interoperability in driving positive healthcare outcomes was a prominent finding.

Conclusions:

  • Both technical advancements and policy initiatives can significantly improve health information system communication.
  • Strategic use of resources and innovative strategies are essential for achieving comprehensive EHR interoperability.
  • Healthcare leaders can achieve long-term EHR interoperability by implementing these findings.