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Hot Takes from HIMSS25 – Through the Lens of CommonWell
HIMSS25 is a wrap, and the takeaways are clear: AI is everywhere, patient access is finally gaining traction, and interoperability is no longer a side conversation—it’s the main event. From packed demo sessions to late-night networking (and a few post-conference colds), the CommonWell team left with plenty to reflect on. Dive into our hot takes on the future of health IT, the rise of patient access, and why data quality remains the key to unlocking AI’s full potential.
Strengthening Interoperability: Welcoming Agadia and MEDENT to CommonWell
We’re excited to welcome Agadia and MEDENT to the CommonWell Health Alliance! These new members bring expertise in pharmacy benefit management, EHR solutions, and healthcare data integration, further strengthening our mission of seamless interoperability. Learn more about how they’re helping to drive better, more connected healthcare.
Rewind it: Fall Summit 2024 Recap
The CommonWell Health Alliance 2024 Fall Summit, held on November 4-5 in Nashville, brings healthcare and technology leaders together to advance interoperability in health data exchange. The agenda includes sessions on cutting-edge advancements, best practices, and the latest updates in health information exchange. Attendees participate in discussions, networking, and collaborative opportunities with experts from diverse backgrounds, all focused on [...]
The MPI & RLS: A perfect match (pun intended)
In the complex landscape of health information exchange (HIE), ensuring that the right patient data is connected and accessible across multiple healthcare providers is crucial. Two essential technologies that make this possible are the Master Patient Index (MPI) and the Record Locator Service (RLS). While each plays a unique role, their combined power enables seamless, accurate, and efficient data exchange
CommonWell Joins the Data Usability – Taking Root Movement
CommonWell is proud to be a supporter of the Data Usability-Taking Root Movement which is aimed toward enhancing the usability of health information.
Doubling the Data: The Journey to True Interoperability for Adventist Health
Adventist Health has more than 20 hospitals and 250 clinics in more than 80 communities on the West Coast and in Hawaii. With millions of patients being served per year, the need for their health IT systems to interoperate with each other—both inside and outside of the Adventist Health system – is paramount. Last month, Adventist Health shared how implementing the [...]
Lessons Learned from Rural Community Hospital on Slowing the COVID-19 Curve
In one rural community nestled between Kansas City and Columbia, Mo., Fitzgibbon Hospital recorded the most COVID-19 cases per capita in the state of Missouri during the first wave. Learn from their success of facing COVID-19 head on and slowing the curve in their community.
Slow COVID-19: CommonWell Member Resources & Initiatives
Since our inception, CommonWell members have been innovators and game changers in the health IT space. Today is no different. On this blog, we will continue to share and update what our members are doing in the fight to slow COVID-19, provide necessary care coordination resources, and ultimately, help save lives.
Virtual Care Visits and the Importance of Electronic Data Access
InterSystem’s Kathleen Aller shares a personal story about how COVID-19 is impacting the way medicine is being practiced and the benefits of having digital access to patients’ health records.
