A Secure Framework for Medical Information Exchange (MI-X) between Healthcare Providers

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ibrahim ◽  
Baban Mahmood ◽  
Mukesh Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Secure Framework

Building a generic architecture for medical information exchange among healthcare providers

2001 ◽  
Vol 61 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 241-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Chuan Li ◽  
Hsu-Sung Kuo ◽  
Wen-Shan Jian ◽  
Dah-Dian Tang ◽  
Chien-Tsai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Generic Architecture

scholarly journals Analysis of Network Structure and Doctor Behaviors in E-Health Communities from a Social-Capital Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhigang Li ◽  
Xu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Health Community ◽  
Professional Titles ◽  
Health Communities ◽  
Social Capital Perspective ◽  
Doctor Communication

In tandem with internet development and widespread social media use, e-health communities have begun to emerge in recent years. These communities allow doctors to access forums anywhere, anytime, seek or exchange medical information online, find literature, and so on. This is convenient and can solve some problems for doctors while also promoting doctor communication. This study collected and collated 102 doctors in the “Lilac Forum” and used social network tools to quantify the overall network density, centrality, core–periphery structure, and structural hole indicators of doctors’ information exchange from a social-capital perspective. The results showed that the frequency of interaction between doctors differed because of differences in the identities and participation of doctors in the e-health community. The density of the doctors’ information dissemination network (0.228) and network cohesion (0.610) were relatively high. Thus, the doctors were more closely connected, and information was easily spread. At the same time, doctors with higher professional titles had obvious location characteristics, familiarity and trust, and high levels of reciprocity. They could obtain redundant information in the network and were more likely to influence the behavior of other doctors. This study’s findings provide support for improving information exchange among doctors in e-health communities and improving the service levels of the platforms.

Life-limiting fetal conditions and pregnancy continuation: parental decision-making processes

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002857
Author(s):  
Erin Denney-Koelsch ◽  
Denise Cote-Arsenault
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Parental Decision ◽  
Parental Decision Making ◽  
Case Comparison ◽  
Theme Identification ◽  
Iterative Coding

ObjectivesWhen parents are facing a life-limiting fetal condition (LLFC), decision making about prenatal and neonatal care is very stressful. To participate in successful shared decision making, interdisciplinary care teams need to understand factors that parents consider and the process by which they make decisions about care of their baby.MethodsThis study reports on findings about parental decision making from a larger longitudinal, naturalistic study of parents’ experiences of continuing pregnancy with an LLFC. Mothers and fathers over 18 were interviewed in person, on phone or via video, twice during pregnancy and twice after birth and death. Transcripts were professionally transcribed and verified. Data were analysed with iterative coding and theme identification, using within-case and cross-case comparison.ResultsThirty parents (16 mothers, 13 fathers, 1 lesbian partner) from multiple US states and a range of racial/ethnic backgrounds were interviewed. Parents’ experience with decision making was difficult, stressful and time-sensitive. They described a three-phase process: (1) identifying the decision to be made, (2) conducting a risk–benefit analysis to weigh objective medical information and subjective factors (values and spirituality, impact on self, partner, baby and the other children) and (3) making a decision. Parents considered diagnostic and prognostic certainty, likelihood of a good outcome and avoidance of suffering and regrets.ConclusionFor shared-decision making, healthcare providers must discuss objective medical information as well as recognise parents’ subjective values and priorities. This study expands on the literature on parental decision making around the numerous types of decisions after LLFC, informing obstetrics, neonatology and palliative care.

Missing Link of the Health Information Exchange Loop

2017 ◽  
pp. 1185-1196
Author(s):  
Alice Noblin ◽  
Kendall Cortelyou-Ward
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Medical Data ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Care Industry ◽  
Basic Services

Since 2004, the services of the Florida Health Information Exchange (HIE) have grown, and in 2011, the state contracted with Harris Corporation to provide some basic services to the Florida health care industry and provide functional improvements to the expanding state-wide HIE. The endeavors of this public-private partnership continue to the present day; however, as HIE services have expanded, challenges continue to be encountered. Ultimately, successful exchange of medical data requires patient engagement and “buy-in.” The purpose of this article will consider why patient engagement is important for HIE success, offer recommendations to improve both patient and provider interest, and consider the importance of online patient portals to increase the effectiveness of health record keeping and the sharing of vital patient medical information needed by caregivers and their patients.

Electronic Health Record Patient Portals and the Blockchain Technology

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-227
Author(s):  
Jorge Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Appointment Scheduling ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Implementation Of Ehr ◽  
E Mail

The electronic health records (EHR) patient portals are an integrated eHealth technology that combines an EHR system and a patient portal, giving patients access to their medical records, exam results, and services, such as appointment scheduling, notification systems, and e-mail access to their physician. EHR patient portals empower patients to carry out self-management activities and facilitate communication with healthcare providers, enabling the patient and healthcare provider to access the medical information quickly. Worldwide governmental initiatives have aimed to promote the use of EHR patient portals. The implementation of EHR patient portals encompasses several challenges, including security, confidentiality concerns, and interoperability between systems. New technological approaches like blockchain could address these issues and enable a successful worldwide implementation of EHR patient portals.

Building an Integrated Patient Information System for a Healthcare Network

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhushan Kapoor ◽  
Martin Kleinbart
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Community Healthcare ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Improving Patient Care

The recent healthcare reform act provides incentive payments to providers for their ‘meaningful use’ of electronic health records to achieve significant improvements in care. The HITECH Act 2009 provides incentives payments through Medicare and Medicaid to clinicians and hospitals when they achieve specified improvements in care delivery. Citrus Valley Health Partners’ (CVHP) goals are bigger than just to comply with the regulations or simply to qualify for incentives, but rather include transforming their business to the next level in care delivery. They are seeking cooperation from their affiliates to build a community health information exchange that will allow CVHP and the affiliates to share and integrate patient health related information between their medical centers and the private physicians in their community. The integrated system will help community healthcare providers to work as a single operating entity focused and aligned on improving patient care, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Access Control for Healthcare

2011 ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Yifeng Shen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Test Results ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Administrative Services

Thanks to the rapid development in the field of information technology, healthcare providers rely more and more on information systems to deliver professional and administrative services. There are high demands for those information systems that provide timely and accurate patient medical information. High-quality healthcare services depend on the ability of the healthcare provider to readily access the information such as a patient’s test results and treatment notes. Failure to access this information may delay diagnosis, resulting in improper treatment and rising costs (Rind et al., 1997).

scholarly journals Consumer perceptions of health IT utilization and benefits

JAMIA Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue S Feldman ◽  
Grishma P Bhavsar ◽  
Benjamin L Schooley
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Consumer Perceptions ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Health It ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjectivesThe objective of this article is to examine consumer perceptions of health information technology (health IT) utilization and benefits through an integrated conceptual framework.Materials and MethodsThis article employs an integrated conceptual framework to examine consumer perceptions of health IT. A consumer survey yielded 1125 completed responses. A factor-based scale was developed for each sub-construct. Bivariate analysis using χ2 tests was performed to determine differences in the percentage of respondents who agreed with each sub-construct based on whether their physician used an electronic health record (EHR) system. Multivariable logistic regression that controlled for demographic characteristics of respondents was performed to determine adjusted odds of agreeing with selected opinions of health information exchange (HIE).ResultsResults indicate that respondents whose physicians used an EHR system were significantly more likely to agree that there was a perceived benefit with HIE and to care provided; that the patient should have control over the record; that they trust the physician and security of the medical information; that they understand the need for HIE, and that HIE must be easy to use.DiscussionThe results suggest that consumers who have experienced the use of one technology in the healthcare setting can recognize the potential benefit of another technology. Race/ethnicity, gender, and education played some role in respondents’ views of EHRs and HIE, more specifically, non-Hispanic African American participants indicated lower levels of trust in HIE when compared with non-Hispanic Whites.ConclusionThis cross-sectional survey indicated that physician use of EHRs significantly increases the odds of consumers’ seeing perceived benefits of HIE and understanding the need for HIE.

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