Health Information Exchanges: Separating Fact from Fiction

Jason Hess, General Manager, Clinical Research, KLAS Enterprises, Orem, UT. With the advent of meaningful use requirements and the prospect of a Nationwide Health Information Network, interest in health information exchange (HIE) solutions is high. But while marketing by vendors would have provider organizations believe that there are plentiful examples of successful HIE organizations built on commercial technologies, proven models are scarce. Based on months of research, this presentation helps providers separate HIE fact from fiction. Jason highlights the key vendors currently offering commercial solutions for HIEs, and which of those solutions have been successful for healthcare organizations. Covering both acute-to-acute and acute-to-ambulatory exchanges, Jason helps participants understand the common characteristics among successful HIEs, and what industry trends are helping to shape this emerging market.