APPLICATIONS OF C-CDA TO CONSIDER - THE CASE FOR WHY C-CDA IS NEEDED TO ADVANCE SHARED SAVINGS AND INTEROPERABILITY

摘要

IN AN IDEAL world, the following scenario wouldn't be uncommon: You're attending a conference in another state and suddenly find yourself experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. After having flown for several hours on a plane, you worry that it could be a blood clot. You go to the nearest hospital where the attending physician simply downloads a record from your primary care physician and other doctors that includes all of your healthcare data, such as your personal and family histories, medications, allergies, surgeries, etc. The physician quickly realizes that you have a history of blood clots, are currently take birth control medication, and that you recently underwent abdominal surgery. The physician begins treatment immediately— likely saving your life.