HITEQ Center / Tuesday, January 15, 2019 / Categories: Health Information Exchange, Description of HIE Interoperability Initiatives Environmental Scan From HIMSS's Interoperability & HIE Committee, 2017 According to HIMSS, this Interoperability Initiatives Environmental Scan was created to provide an image of the current landscape in which interoperable, nationwide health information exchange occurs. The following entities were included given their work to address interoperability needs via a variety of methods and collaborations. This Scan offers a wide range of details on each entity, including overview information, their method of exchange, and details on the stakeholders and processes involved. A full version of the scan is available for download (.csv file), and further details on each entity is available by clicking on their organization link. Initiatives detailed include: Care Everywhere Carequality CARIN Alliance CommonWell Health Alliance Community HIE DirectTrust eHealth Exchange ...and more! The information gathered from this scan was leveraged in the creation of the HIMSS Interoperability Call to Action, which provides principles to drive interoperability forward. There is a helpful list of acronyms and definitions available here. Previous Article Webinar: 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule and Health Center Compliance Next Article Health Information Exchange Print 15817 Tags: HIMSSHIEinteroperability Intended AudienceHealth Center Leadership, Health Center IT Staff Resource Links Interoperability Initiatives Environmental ScanFrom HIMSS, 2017 Related Resources Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022 FHIR: Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources FAQ: How will the upcoming changes to the Information Blocking and EHR certification requirements impact health centers? What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? Insights from the Field: Key Considerations for Implementing Health Information Exchange