Interoperability in healthcare

Interoperability in healthcare refers to how information systems, devices, and applications access, exchange and cooperatively use data. Learn how seamless information flow among various healthcare organizations improves the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

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News 13 Nov 2026
ONC invites orgs to test electronic prior authorization

The ONC and CMS will provide a virtual testing space for payers and providers to trial electronic prior authorization workflows before a wider rollout. Continue Reading
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- Anuja Vaidya, Senior Editor
News 03 Nov 2026
Athenahealth, Claude team up to let patients query their EHR data

The new athenaPatient MCP connects EHR data to Claude, letting users get personalized answers to health questions using their lab results, medications and medical history. Continue Reading
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- Anuja Vaidya, Senior Editor

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Consumers turn to AI to shop for health plans during ACA open enrollment
More consumers are using AI to understand their health plan options, a priority as premiums continue to rise.

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Investor suit says UnitedHealth ignored governance, cybersecurity gaps for years
The laundry list of allegations include claims that UnitedHealth deceived investors, artificially inflated share prices and ...
Cyberattack forces temporary closure of 83 AnMed facilities
Nonprofit health system AnMed's medical group and imaging offices will be closed on July 27 as it responds to a cyberattack; ...
Hackers steal customer data from major hospital software vendor
The breach is another reminder of how vulnerable the healthcare industry is to supply-chain attacks.

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