Digitally powered healthcare systems such as Patient portals, patient engagement platforms, telemedicine applications and EHRs are among the most common healthcare systems. Interconnection and interoperability of all these applications are what make the entire system connected. However, integrating one solution with another and leading a successful deployment of the system is quite challenging, especially when the EHR system is concerned.
Today, healthcare organizations understand the need and benefits of interoperability and are turning rapidly towards interoperability solutions. The global digital healthcare market is anticipated to grow up to $500 billion by 2025. The global market of healthcare interoperability solutions is expected to reach 4.2 billion USD by 2024 from 2.3 billion USD in 2019, reports Markets and Markets. Even with all the benefits, interoperability is not that straightforward to implement. Health-tech workers are struggling to handle the PHIs and manage the diversity of EHR systems. Moreover, some hesitations are also involved among people about the privacy of personal information and data systems’ security. Leveraging the new and more secure technologies like Blockchain can ensure the protection and confidentiality of data.
This article focuses on developing the understanding of EHR interoperability, exposing the challenges involved in healthcare interoperability, and highlighting ways to overcome those challenges.
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