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I’m Building My Personal Health Record with OneRecord: Here’s Why it Matters
I was first diagnosed with Lyme disease when I was seven years old. No one knew at the time that this diagnosis would be the start of nearly two decades of illness, of new diagnoses, and of managing my health. I have always been more than my illness, but my experience living with chronic illness has shaped my life and my identity. It’s also inspired me to use my voice to share my story and to empower others to do the same, whether they have a chronic illness or not.
Building a Dragon to Improve Interoperability
CommonWell has proven experience breaking down traditional silos to build a pretty good-looking dragon, but we are still working to find that missing piece to make it breathe fire. Learn more and check out other end-of-year reflections from our Executive Director in our newest blog.
The Why Behind the Work: CommonWell Execs Get Real About Health IT
Everyone has a story for why they are involved in health IT. Some fell into it by accident. Others love the complexity and the opportunity to solve unique challenges. Read why our Executive Director and Director of Product got involved.
Bringing it Back: The PAC Panel at 2021 Fall Summit
At our 2021 Fall Summit, a few representatives from the CommonWell Provider Advisory Council took part in a panel discussion to share key learnings straight from the providers who use our services the most. Check out the highlights.
CommonWellTV 2021: Join the #InteropDoneRight Crew!
We asked a few of our members – both new and old – to reflect on why they joined CommonWell and our #InteropDoneRight effort. Check out their answers in our newest blog.
CommonWell TV 2021: The Next Evolution in Health IT
Curious what shopping for cars has to do with health care? Or what the difference between telehealth and telehealth plus is? Check out our newest blog and CommonWellTV 2021 interviews to find answers.
CWTV 2021: Members Discuss Pandemic’s Impact on Health IT
The pandemic has forever changed health care and will continue to have an impact on all of us for years to come. During CommonWell TV 2021, many of our members had a chance to share how they view the changes for Health IT—both the good and the bad. See some of the highlights and watch all CommonWell TV videos here.
CWTV 2021: Members React to ONC’s Information Blocking Regulation
As an organization built around the idea that the patient should be at the center of their health care, CommonWell is philosophically directly aligned with ONC’s Information Blocking rule—which recently went into effect. During CommonWell TV, many of our members weighed in with their thoughts on the rule.
HIMSS21: Same, Different, Next
“I survived HIMSS21.” That was the T-shirt I expected to find on every street corner of Las Vegas. Between the Delta variant surge alerts, the excruciating desert heat, and the discomfort (albeit appropriate and necessary) of all-day face masks, HIMSS21 was a game of wills at times. That being said, it also was [...]
