In Houston, Imaging is Included in the HIE

Healthcare Informatics: Imaging in health information exchanges (HIEs) is a developing concept.

The Orem, Utah-based KLAS Research recently surveyed 193 providers and found that demand for image exchange products is growing among them. Slowly but surely, organizations are seeing the value of exchanging images. A study from University of Michigan researchers found that when hospitals share images, there are better outcomes for the patient and significant cost savings for all parties. In total, they estimated $19 million in annual savings if imaging sharing capabilities were implemented in HIEs nationwide.

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