In healthcare, interoperability is the ability for different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange information and understand the shared data, so that it becomes actionable for end-users.
So, where does an integration engine fit in? An integration engine is often used to translate the data among the different systems — think of it like a person translating among people who can only speak English, Chinese, Russian, etc.
Bueno?
RESOURCES:
- The Business ROI of Interoperability
- 5 Reasons You’re Failing At Healthcare Interoperability
- The IT Guide to Interoperability Success
