Interoperability in Hospitals
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Joanna Chelimala, Senior Product Manager e-Invoicing
24 May 2024
Although the NHS Digital’s Interoperability Toolkit and the Global Digital Exemplar Programme were launched years ago, hospitals have been hampered by crises and limited resources in achieving seamless data flows. Yet the benefits of interoperable processes in hospitals are immense. By establishing seamless data flows and promoting interoperability, healthcare providers can reduce costs, increase transparency and improve patient care.
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