An Early Model for Value and Sustainability in Health Information Exchanges: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The primary value relative to health information exchange has been seen in terms of cost savings relative to laboratory and radiology testing, emergency department expenditures, and admissions. However, models are needed to statistically quantify value and sustainability and better understand the dependent and mediating factors that contribute to value and sustainability.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to provide a basis for early model development for health information exchange value and sustainability.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted with 21 interviews of eHealth Exchange participants across 10 organizations. Using a grounded theory approach and 3.0 as a relative frequency threshold, 5 main categories and 16 subcategories emerged.

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SUBMITTER: Feldman SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5952116 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature