Governments begin to take note of a new model for health information data sharing and exchange

re: Governments begin to take note of a new model for health information data sharing and exchange

Sam Heard — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:58:00 GMT

The suitability of the model for use in health care generally is crucial. The openEHR Foundation and community have been working on just this in Europe for more than 10 years and have made a heap of progress. We hope that the US government might look past the message standards to what is really enabling - a shared model for health information that enables clinicians, citzens and other providers to achieve quality outcomes at lower cost. Microsoft have included this approach in the latest Connected Health Framework. It is certainly a leading candidate as the key enabler.

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re: Governments begin to take note of a new model for health information data sharing and exchange

Bidwell Ely — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:48:20 GMT

Bill,

I am curious as to how Microsoft can incorporate the VHA's Computerized Patient Record System (which is complete and functioning)into a usable national system for the private sector. I have worked for the VA for years training residents on CPRS before retiring.

Thanks

Bidwell Ely

re: Governments begin to take note of a new model for health information data sharing and exchange

hlthblog — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:43:44 GMT

Thanks for writing, Dr. Ely. Microsoft's approach in the health industry is to liberate health data, connect care, and empower people. Therefore, we are rather agnostic when it comes to one EMR vs. another. We favor open standards, interoperability between and among systems, and solutions that improve the quality and safety of care while facilitating clinical workflow and allowing consumers to securely access and manage their own health data. There are lots of solutions on the market; some better than others. We want customers to have the freedom to use the solutions that work best for them.

Bill Crounse, MD