Securely Connecting Health Care Communities
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Securely Connecting Health Care Communities
The health care industry is leveraging advanced technologies to enhance medical practices and reduce costs. Among these innovations, electronic health records (EHRs) stand out, significantly contributing to life-saving measures and cost reductions as more hospitals and medical centers nationwide adopt them.
Improving Efficiency with Electronic Health Records
EHRs help providers eliminate redundant exams and procedures, speeding up patient treatment. Having comprehensive patient information at the point of care enhances safety, streamlines clinical workflow, increases efficiency, and reduces administrative tasks like faxing and phone calls for data exchange. Secure medical information networks ensure quick access to this crucial information.
Launching the NorthWest Health Information Network
Three leaders in health information technology have joined forces to create The NorthWest Health Information Network?"a multistate health information network. This collaboration between Northwest Physicians Network (NPN) of Tacoma, St. Luke's Health System of Boise, and supported by Siemens Medical Solutions aims to improve patient care while minimizing waste.
"Patient care requires the right information at the right time and place," said Rick Mac-Cornack, Ph.D., director of Quality Improvement at NPN. For instance, if a patient arrives at the ER with chest pains, accessing their medical history via faxes and old charts can delay care. The network ensures that a patient's history and clinical data are instantly available online to both patients and providers, whether they're in Tacoma or Boise or any other connected community.
Addressing Technological Challenges
Despite technological progress, the challenge remains to connect "Main Street" physicians?"who account for 80% of the nation’s medical care providers?"to vital information precisely when and where it’s needed. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina showed the fragility of paper records; floodwaters rendered many patients' medical histories inaccessible. Secure electronic records eliminate this vulnerability.
Potential Savings and Future Outlook
It is estimated that if 90% of doctors and hospitals effectively adopt and use health care IT, annual savings could reach $77 billion. Solutions like Siemens Soarian Community Access promote secure information sharing. By adopting standardized data-sharing practices, regional health information organizations will become the foundation for a nationwide system.
Health care information technology has the potential to revolutionize how individuals view their health and engage with the health care system, paving the way for a more connected future.
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