DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily represent official policy or position of HIMSS. Engaging patients within the workflow through standards-based interoperability Leslie Kelly Hall, Senior Vice President Healthwise Kevin Harbauer, CPHIMS Senior Vice President Healthwise
Interoperability as defined by ONC “All individuals, their families, and their healthcare providers have appropriate access to electronic health information that facilitates informed decision making, supports coordinated health management, allows individuals and care givers to be active partners and participants in their health and care and improves the overall health of the nation’s population.” Source:
Healthwise Helping people make better health decisions.
Edna’s Story
Annual Wellness Visit
Supported by Patient Education
Edna’s Health Risk Assessment
Falls Prevention Program
Open APIs Driving Consumer Engagement
Open APIs
APIs Create Relationships Between Systems and People.
The Annual Wellness Visit: Behind the Scenes Access patient education resources with SMART-enabled application Deliver education assets and questionnaires electronically with IVR, SMS, or Query the EHR using FHIR and deliver questionnaires Use FHIR resources to insert patient responses to questionnaires and educational resources into the record
Clinician Selects Patient Education App
Engage Patients Wherever They Are
Track Patient Activity
Standards-based APIs Spark Innovations That Can Transform Health Care
Engaging Patients Within the Workflow through Standards-based Interoperability Leslie Kelly Hall Senior Vice President, Kevin Harbauer, CPHIMS Senior Vice Thank You