Jacob, J. A. (2015). On the road to interoperability, public and private organizations work to connect Health Care Data. JAMA, 314(12), 1213.
In this article, Julie Jacob talks about the barriers that prevent effective implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) into medical practice. The author views building and maintaining interoperability as the primary pathway to improving data transmission within medical facilities. The importance of quick communication without information loss is supported by practical examples from medical experience. Lack of technical compatibility prevents the effective use of EHRs within the healthcare system.
The article explores a critical aspect of EHRs, which frequently receives insufficient attention. Numerous studies investigate various challenges related to the use of digital technology in healthcare, yet interoperability is rarely considered. Jacob provides valuable information regarding interoperability issues that should be considered by EHR program developers. However, further research may be needed in order to establish concrete methods to reduce technical incompatibility and improve interoperability.
Silva, E. M., Agostinho, C., & Jardim-Goncalves, R. (2013). Achieving interoperability via model transformation within the MDI. Enterprise Interoperability, 171–180.
In this article, a comprehensive analysis of interoperability in the healthcare system is provided. The authors introduce fundamental information about the importance of interoperability as well as the insight of potential implementation barriers. The article views EHR programs as a perspective and promising development direction for medical facilities. Nonetheless, it also highlights the necessity of interoperability improvements as the primary driver of EHR development. Therefore, a wide range of actions designed to build and maintain interoperability is provided for facilities in both the private and public sectors.
Technical compatibility may significantly contribute to the advancement of EHRs and big data management in the healthcare industry. The article provides sufficient theoretical background combined with diverse practical decisions that may improve interoperability. Such information may be effectively utilized in order to promote the use of EHRs during the covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the article provides little evidence from other sources, and hence, further research may be needed.
References
Jacob, J. A. (2015). On the road to interoperability, public and private organizations work to connect Health Care Data. JAMA, 314(12), 1213.
Silva, E. M., Agostinho, C., & Jardim-Goncalves, R. (2013). Achieving interoperability via model transformation within the MDI.Enterprise Interoperability, 171–180.