Impact of integrating genomic data into the electronic health record on genetics care delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Integrating genomic data into the electronic health record (EHR) is key for optimally delivering genomic medicine.

Methods

The PennChart Genomics Initiative (PGI) at the University of Pennsylvania is a multidisciplinary collaborative that has successfully linked orders and results from genetic testing laboratories with discrete genetic data in the EHR. We quantified the use of the genomic data within the EHR, performed a time study with genetic counselors, and conducted key informant interviews with PGI members to evaluate the effect of the PGI's efforts on genetics care delivery.

Results

The PGI has interfaced with 4 genetic testing laboratories, resulting in the creation of 420 unique computerized genetic testing orders that have been used 4073 times to date

SUBMITTER: Lau-Min KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10176082 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature