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Health IT Top Updates to the Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) – 2021 ISA Reference Edition Now Available
Brett Andriesen | February 8, 2021
Even if you’re not a standards guru, it’s not a stretch to say that standards help the world go ‘round, especially in the world of health information technology (health IT).
ONC is excited to share the 2021 Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) Reference Edition. Whether you’re a policy wonk, a software developer, or a public health pro, there’s a little something for everyone this year. (And if you are a standards professional, you might want to track the ISA’s RSS Feed –
Health Data, Health Innovation, Interoperability, Precision Medicine Standards Beyond the Clinic: Capturing Patient Health Data to Advance Precision Medicine
Brittney Boakye | January 26, 2021
Does the neighborhood I live in affect my health? How am I going to be able to see the specialist without a car? Can I share blood pressure and blood sugar readings I take at home with my doctor so she can monitor how I’m doing? These critical questions have helped to drive precision medicine research as well as improving care management and coordination.
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Health IT Global Partnership Leads the Way to Advance Digital Health
Don Rucker | January 14, 2021
Across the globe, countries are making significant investments and advancements to promote the movement of electronic health information. Global health information technology (health IT) leaders are working collaboratively to develop, implement, and share best practices with other nations about projects that advance key elements of digital health. These efforts can yield better patient outcomes, reduce administrative burden on providers, and enable patients’ access to their health data. One of ONC’s primary global health IT engagements for this work is the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP).
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Health IT A Path Toward Further Clinical and Administrative Data Integration: Health IT Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations to Reduce Burden and Improve Care
Michael Wittie | January 11, 2021
The Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) recently approved a report and set of recommendations developed by the Intersection of Clinical and Administrative Data (ICAD) Task Force.
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Interoperability Labs on FHIR: Sharing Genetic Test Results
Allison Dennis | January 7, 2021
The use of genetic testing is becoming increasingly routine in patient care. For example, tests are available to check newborns for genetic disorders, screen would-be parents for carrier status, inform cancer care, and evaluate potential pharmacogenetic associations. However, the laboratories that perform these tests face many challenges that keep them from being able to return clinical genomic results in a standardized way and fully leverage a patient’s electronic health record. This also affects healthcare professionals’ ability to deliver precision medicine and conduct precision medicine research.
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