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A National Web Conference on the Factors Contributing to the Use of Health Information Exchange (HIE) in Health Care Organizations

Event Date: March 16, 2016 | 12:30pm – 2:00pm ET

Description:

This National Web Conference discussed current research on HIE effectiveness, use, usability, facilitators and barriers to actual use, implementation, and sustainability in hospitals. Participants also learned about the use of HIE in long-term post-acute care settings (LTPAC). The Web Conference is free and CE/CME is available at no charge to eligible professionals.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this Web Conference, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the current use of HIE in various health care settings. 
  2. Discuss clinical and health care utilization outcomes associated with HIE in health care and other organizations. 
  3. Identify the facilitators and barriers to implementation and sustainability of HIE in health care organizations. 
  4. Describe practical tools and resources for implementing HIE in LTPAC settings. 
  5. Explain the benefits of HIE implementation in LTPAC settings. 
  6. Describe existing policies advancing HIE and interoperability in LTPAC.

Event Materials:

  • Presentation Slides (PDF, 2.24 MB)
  • Q&As (PDF, 346, 91 KB)

CME/CNE credits were approved for those who attended the live event of this Web conference only. If you have any questions about obtaining CME/CNE credit for this webinar, please send an email to DigitalHealthcareResearch@ahrq.hhs.gov.

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