Health IT and exchange
Interoperability
Interoperability is the ability of a system to exchange electronic health information with other systems and use the information it receives.
Why it matters in practice
Exchange is only part of the idea: the receiving system also needs to interpret and use the information. Standards can help, but real-world interoperability depends on implementation, permissions, and workflow.
Example
Illustrative example: a clinic receives a structured care summary and can review its information in the intended workflow without manually retyping every field.
Learn more
ONC defines interoperability as exchanging and using health information from other systems without special effort by the user.
Interoperable Exchange of Patient Health Information Among U.S. Hospitals: 2023, ONCRelated Diagna page
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