Interoperability is essential for seamless data exchange and for supporting care coordination for holistic patient care. MEDITECH EMR Software is one of the prominent EMR Software vendors in the USA that has made a mark on enhancing interoperability for its users. MEDITECH EHR Software has released its updated APIs compatible with USCDI v4.
What is USCDI v4?
The United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI v4) now contains all essential national health data standards for American healthcare system interoperability. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has developed USCDI as their standard to advance secure information sharing between all US healthcare organizations.
The Benefits of Supporting USCDI v4
MEDITECH EMR Software supports USCDI v4 standards in advance of official law enforcement. Healthcare app developers can now build solutions that embrace today’s highest-quality industry standards throughout their development process.
This edition expands existing profiles by adding new data points for medical test results and medicines and introduces sections for substance use and physical activity checks together with options to show patient treatment choices and care quality preferences. Detailed information helps researchers study data with better sensitivity and accuracy. Making way for better healthcare delivery.
Key Elements of USCDI v4
USCDI v4 adds more specialized information groups and data points
The USCDI v4 adds new data categories and components to solve data compatibility problems that better represent healthcare information variety.
Some additions include:
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): Health experts now track household security and food availability data to better understand complete health factors.
Health Status/Assessments: These new data elements measure the impact of health status on a patient’s cognitive and functional abilities.
Advance Directives: Healthcare providers must include patient choices during important medical emergencies.
Improved Interoperability
USCDI v4 lets electronic health record systems exchange information properly which helps providers serve their patients better together with public health professionals.
Compliance with Federal Rules
Healthcare providers need USCDI v4 to follow US federal standards and comply with laws defined in the 21st Century Cures Act.
Moving Ahead
The latest efforts by Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software vendor, MEDITECH reflects that they are committed to making an interoperable environment. These latest industry standards can support comprehensive data sharing, and even improve public health reporting.
