NEWS CENTER / COMMONWELL BLOG
Value of Health IT
It shouldn’t still be this hard to access your own medical records
Despite federal rules and major investments in digital health infrastructure, many patients still face frustrating barriers when trying to get their own health information. At a recent federal meeting, patients shared real-life stories that highlighted just how broken the process still is. In this blog, we reflect on what we heard, why usability and accountability still lag behind, and what it will take to truly make patient-centered access a reality.
Connecting the Dots: Welcoming Four Visionaries to CommonWell Health Alliance
We’re excited to welcome four new members to CommonWell Health Alliance—each bringing unique expertise and a shared commitment to improving health data exchange. From cutting-edge genomics to virtual-first care and next-gen interoperability platforms, these organizations are helping us advance our mission of #InteropDoneRight. Meet DocNow, Healthier, Redox, and Savoy Health—our newest collaborators in building a more connected healthcare ecosystem.
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.
