Integration is the arrangement of an organization’s information systems in way that allows them to communicate efficiently and effectively and brings together related parts into a single system. Interoperability is the ability of health information systems to work together within and across organizational boundaries in order to advance the effective delivery of healthcare for individuals and communities.
Few healthcare systems take advantage of the full potential of the current state of the art in computer science and health informatics. The consequences of this situation include a drain on financial resources from the economy, the inability to truly mitigate the occurrence of medical errors, and a lack of national preparedness to respond to natural and man-made epidemics and disasters. HIMSS has created the Integration and Interoperability Steering Committee to guide the industry on allocating resources to develop and implement standards and technology needed to achieve interoperability.
HIMSS' efforts and documentation in integration and interoperability can help decision makers gather knowledge and obtain resources . You can read current issues and trends in interoperability and integration, learn about our interoperability showcases, and find related interoperability activities and events.
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Interoperability Showcase Demonstrates How Electronic Health Information Can Be Shared Securely, Seamlessly
More than 70 clinical information systems from 72 different technology companies and organizations will demonstrate how their products communicate and interact with each other in the Interoperability Showcase at the 2009 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition, April 4 – 8 in Chicago.
HL7 and IHE Renew Associate Charter Agreement
Increased collaboration to support global adoption of healthcare standards will be highlighted at this year’s HIMSS 2009 IHE Interoperability Showcase and is key component of updated agreement
Frequently Asked Questions - HIMSS Acquisition of Government Health IT
Frequently Asked Questions - HIMSS Acquisition of Government Health IT
