EHR Integration Challenges & How to Overcome Them

💡 𝗘𝗛𝗥 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 & 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺

Did you know? 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗘𝗛𝗥 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 in the US = a LOT of integration headaches. 😅

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:
🔹 Interoperability & legacy systems
🔹 Data mapping & coding mismatches
🔹 PHI & compliance risks
🔹 Workflow disruptions
🔹 Data quality issues
🔹 Budget & skill constraints

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀:
✅ Standardize with HL7/FHIR
✅ Run legacy & new systems in parallel
✅ Monitor errors early
✅ Strong vendor SLAs

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗛𝗥 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Let’s make it simple! 💻✨

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Challenges &
How to Overcome Them
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2. Complex Integration Challenges
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1. Technical Interoperability Barriers
• Legacy Systems with
Limited Connectivity
• Different Standards
(HL7, FHIR)
• Infrastructure &
Network Limitations

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2. Data Mapping & Semantic Issues
• Complex
F ield-Level Mapping
• Coding & Terminology
Mismatches
• Data Transformation
Requirements

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3. Security, Privacy & Compliance
• PHI Protection Risks
• Authentication &
Authorization Gaps
• Regulatory Compliance
(HIPAA, ONC)
LAW

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4. Workflow & Process Barriers
• Clinical Workflow Disruptions
• Process Redesign Necessities
• Testing & Validation
Complexities

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5. Data Quality & Integration Problems
• Inconsistent/Duplicate
Records
• Master Data
Management Issues
• Weak Governance
& Ownership

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6. Organizational & Resource Constraints
• Budget & ROI Challenges
• Skill Gaps in Expertise
• Vendor Management
Complexities

9. ACTIONABLE SOLUTIONS www.thinkitive.com
Standardize with
HL7/FHIR
Monitor Errors &
API Failures Early
Run Legacy &
New Systems in Parallel
Strong Vendor
Evaluation & SLAs
ISO
9100

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