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Fujitsu launches new cloud-based platform for healthcare sector in Japan, promoting personalized healthcare and drug development

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Fujitsu will offer the new platform to medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Japan starting March 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fujitsu will offer the new platform to medical institutions and pharmaceutical companies in Japan starting March 28, 2023.
  • "Microsoft is utilizing cloud services and AI technologies in the healthcare field and promoting the next generation standards framework HL7 FHIR.
  • Health Level Seven, Inc. is an organization dedicated to developing and promoting standards for healthcare information.
  • Health Level Seven, Inc. is an organization dedicated to developing and promoting standards for healthcare information.

Redox and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate Healthcare Data Interoperability

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

MADISON, Wis., and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Redox, a leader in healthcare interoperability, and Google Cloud today announced a partnership to simplify the exchange of healthcare data so organizations can make better and faster decisions. By easily onboarding health data from legacy systems into Google Cloud products like Healthcare Data Engine and Healthcare API, organizations can build longitudinal views to better serve their patients and members. As a part of the partnership, Redox will replicate its platform on Google Cloud, offering Google Cloud customers the full range of Redox's world-class products, services, and experiences.

Key Points: 
  • By easily onboarding health data from legacy systems into Google Cloud products like Healthcare Data Engine and Healthcare API, organizations can build longitudinal views to better serve their patients and members.
  • As a part of the partnership, Redox will replicate its platform on Google Cloud, offering Google Cloud customers the full range of Redox's world-class products, services, and experiences.
  • Redox and Google Cloud partner to accelerate data interoperability in health care.
  • For more information, learn how Redox works with Google Cloud, and check out the Redox Healthcare Integration listing on Google Cloud Marketplace.

To Make Digital Health Possible Is “To Make Health Data Transferable”

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230104006040/en/
    Digital Health will bring about radical changes to healthcare system all over the world (Photo: Business Wire)
    Simply put, Digital Health refers to the application of digital technologies to the healthcare field.
  • With the advances in AI, big data, robotics and machine learning, Digital Health continues to bring about major changes for the healthcare system on a global scale.
  • Health data helps us understand a lot more than what we used to about personal health situations.
  • Therefore, to make digital health possible is “to make health data transferable," Mr Cung emphasised.

Google Cloud Launches New 'Accelerators' to Help Healthcare Companies Improve Health Equity, Patient Flow, and Value-Based Care

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at HLTH 2022, Google Cloud announced three new Healthcare Data Engine (HDE) accelerators—developed in collaboration with Hackensack Meridian Health, Lifepoint Health, and others—that help organizations address common use cases around health equity, patient flow, and value-based care.

Key Points: 
  • Google Cloud develops new tools to help healthcare organizations with health equity, patient flow, and value-based care.
  • Improving the flow and unification of data across health care systems, referred to as interoperability, is critical to helping organizations run more effectively, improving patient care and enabling people to live healthier lives.
  • To help everyone achieve their highest levels of health, organizations must overcome economic, social, and other obstacles to healthcare, and eliminate preventable health disparities.
  • Driving efficiencies in this area can help healthcare workers improve patient experiences and care.

Opala Launches New Attribution API to Streamline Value-Based Contracting for MultiCare Connected Care

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opala, a healthcare data exchange solutions provider, today announced commercial availability of its Attribution API, which streamlines delivery of value-based care to patients in a way that yields significant administrative efficiency and improves reimbursement for providers. In tandem, the company announced the first deployment of this solution at MultiCare Connected Care.

Key Points: 
  • In tandem, the company announced the first deployment of this solution at MultiCare Connected Care.
  • Opala piloted the Attribution API with a multi-state health insurance provider in Washington State and Alaska, and MultiCare Connected Care.
  • "Multi-payer data exchange solutions, like Opala's, are key to delivering high-value care," said Anna Taylor, associate vice president of Population Health and Value-based Care at MultiCare.
  • MultiCare Connected Care (MCC) is an independent Accountable Care Organization (ACO) established in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of MultiCare Health System and operates as an independent entity.

Healthcare Leaders Group Partners with Darena Solutions

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

ROCKAWAY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help its clients comply with forthcoming changes to the 21st Century Cures Act, Healthcare Leaders Group has partnered with Darena Solutions to offer its BlueButtonPRO solution at a nominal cost.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKAWAY, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help its clients comply with forthcoming changes to the 21st Century Cures Act, Healthcare Leaders Group has partnered with Darena Solutions to offer its BlueButtonPRO solution at a nominal cost.
  • FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is an interoperability standard created by the standards development organization, Health Level 7.
  • Healthcare Leaders Group revolutionizes technology for your healthcare.
  • Darena Solutions delivers an Ecosystem of FHIR enabled interoperability, regulatory compliance, and analytics solutions to EHRs, providers, and payers.

The Sequoia Project Seeks Feedback on Draft TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide

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Friday, October 7, 2022

VIENNA, Va., Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sequoia Project, selected by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) as the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) to support the implementation of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), released the Draft TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide for stakeholder feedback.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Va., Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sequoia Project, selected by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) as the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) to support the implementation of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), released the Draft TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide for stakeholder feedback.
  • Publishing this draft implementation guide for feedback is a critical step as we prepare to launch FHIR pilots later this year.
  • All stakeholder feedback will be thoughtfully considered as the RCE develops and publishes the final TEFCA Facilitated FHIR Implementation Guide Version 1.
  • The Sequoia Project is a non-profit, 501c3, public-private collaborative chartered to advance implementation of secure, interoperable nationwide health information exchange.

Smile CDR Receives U.S. Health Interoperability Standards Certification for Patient Clinical Data

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile CDR Inc., a leading health data and integration company, received its third certification showing compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule (CMS-9115-F).

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile CDR Inc., a leading health data and integration company, received its third certification showing compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule (CMS-9115-F).
  • "The Patient Clinical Data Certification establishes that Smile CDR compliantly meets the rigorous CMS requirements and further demonstrates our commitment to liberating health information and advancing interoperability standards, to improve healthcare quality and efficiency."
  • The Drummond certification is the only independent testing and certification program certifying interoperability and compliance with CMS Final Rule standards.
  • Smile CDR Inc. is a health information technology company focused on delivering better global health through open standards.

careMESH Selected by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to Implement National Provider Directory

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Reston, VA, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- careMESH , a technology company focused on enabling seamless communication with any healthcare provider nationwide, today announced that it has been awarded a contract with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to implement its cloud-based Provider Directory for use by DOHMH programs and systems.

Key Points: 
  • Reston, VA, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- careMESH , a technology company focused on enabling seamless communication with any healthcare provider nationwide, today announced that it has been awarded a contract with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to implement its cloud-based Provider Directory for use by DOHMH programs and systems.
  • Through funding from The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. (FPHNY), the directory will be used to address challenges associated with identifying providers and capturing their contact information, which came to light during the COVID-19 and prior communicable disease emergencies.
  • Under the contract, the careMESH National Provider Directory, SEARCH , will provide a real-time, accurate, and comprehensive provider directory built on the HL7 FHIR R4 standard.
  • This approach will strengthen departmental processes that rely on accurate and timely provider information, including:
    "We are thrilled for the opportunity to support the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, especially on a project that aligns so well with the capabilities of our National Provider Directory, SEARCH," said Justin Sims , careMESH President and COO.

Philips introduces new cloud-enabled enterprise imaging informatics and analytics solutions at HIMSS22

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Philips HealthSuite Interoperability is a fully integrated cloud-enabled Health IT platform to meet diverse workflow needs across the imaging enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Philips HealthSuite Interoperability is a fully integrated cloud-enabled Health IT platform to meet diverse workflow needs across the imaging enterprise.
  • Philips Enterprise Performance Analytics Performance Bridge now provides operational insights and deep analytics beyond radiology to the cardiology department to enhance efficiencies and help improve effectiveness at the point of care.
  • This newest version of HealthSuite Interoperability will enable Philips to deliver integrated informatics solutions to help improve clinical workflow, enhance patient care and optimize enterprise management.
  • Philips Enterprise Performance Analytics Performance Bridge gives healthcare professionals access to near real-time data on departmental performance through an easy-to-use interactive dashboard.