title: making technology talk: how interoperability can improve care, drive effidcincy, and reduce waste.
abstract: Health systems and providers that search out more interoperable technology can help move the industry toward greater productivity using a multistep approach. Assemble a team of champions to address the interoperability issue. Describe the desired state of interoperability for the organization. Assess the current state of interoperability in the organization. Identify the gaps between the current state and the desired state. Develop a road map for addressing the gaps. Achieve an immediate win by selecting a quickly attainable goal. Maintain focus and communicate successes.
authors.forename: Ed
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cantwell
authors.forename: Kerry
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans