Healthcare Software Ecosystems: Data Interoperability and Safety
Healthcare Software Ecosystems: Data Interoperability and Safety Healthcare software ecosystems connect EHRs, lab systems, imaging archives, patient portals, and decision support tools. When data moves smoothly between these systems, clinicians see a clearer picture, and patients receive safer, more timely care. Interoperability reduces duplicate tests, shortens hospital stays, and makes transitions between care settings easier. But building these connections requires more than technical tricks; it needs clear rules, trustworthy data, and vigilant safety practices. ...