Clinicians struggle to streamline communications around referrals and prior authorization. Patients clamor for easy access to their full records and information on recent visits and tests. Clearly, improved interoperability is in everyone’s best interest.
Last February, HHS was unequivocal about the need for seamless (but secure) access to electronic health information. To read the full article, authored by eFax Corporate’s Brenda Hopkins, visit American Journal of Managed Care:

https://www.ajmc.com/view/exchanging-healthcare-data-a-look-at-3-standards-competing-to-provide-interoperability