What term describes the ability of different EHR systems to exchange data in a standard format that both programs can understand?

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What term describes the ability of different EHR systems to exchange data in a standard format that both programs can understand?

Interoperability is the ability of different electronic health record systems to exchange data in a standard format that both programs can understand. When systems use common data standards (like HL7 or FHIR), the sending system encodes patient information in a way the receiving system can decode, interpret, and integrate into the chart. This enables seamless sharing of notes, medications, lab results, and problem lists across different care settings, which is essential for safe, coordinated telehealth and ongoing care. Bandwidth refers to how quickly data moves over a connection, ease of use concerns the user interface and workflow, and maintenance is about ongoing updates and support.

Interoperability is the ability of different electronic health record systems to exchange data in a standard format that both programs can understand. When systems use common data standards (like HL7 or FHIR), the sending system encodes patient information in a way the receiving system can decode, interpret, and integrate into the chart. This enables seamless sharing of notes, medications, lab results, and problem lists across different care settings, which is essential for safe, coordinated telehealth and ongoing care. Bandwidth refers to how quickly data moves over a connection, ease of use concerns the user interface and workflow, and maintenance is about ongoing updates and support.

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