Perspectives on Challenges and Opportunities for Interoperability: Findings From Key Informant Interviews With Stakeholders in Ohio.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interoperability-the exchange and integration of data across the health care system-remains a challenge despite ongoing policy efforts aimed at promoting interoperability.

Objective

This study aimed to identify current challenges and opportunities to advancing interoperability across stakeholders.

Methods

Primary data were collected through qualitative, semistructured interviews with stakeholders (n=24) in Ohio from July to October 2021. Interviewees were sampled using a stratified purposive sample of key informants from 4 representative groups as follows: acute care and children's hospital leaders, primary care providers, behavioral health providers, and regional health information exchange networks. Interviews focused on key informant perspectives on elec

SUBMITTER: Walker DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10007006 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature