Data Interoperability Unlocking Full Capabilities Of Health Ecosystem

Data interoperability in the US healthcare system involves the exchange and use of patient health data across different systems, devices, and applications accurately and efficiently. It enables healthcare organizations and providers to access and use patient data uniformly and meaningfully, improving the quality of care, reducing errors and costs, and enabling research and innovation. Lack of standardization, trust, and security in data sharing pose significant challenges to data interoperability. Efforts such as the use of standardized APIs, adoption of interoperability standards, and the increased adoption of electronic health records along with the use of data analytics and AI promise to improve interoperability and enhance care and outcomes.