What the Heck Is a Connectathon?

At a connectathon health systems, payers, health IT vendors, and government entities send their best and brightest IT minds to see if their product’s data-exchange capabilities are compatible with other products in use or in development in the healthcare industry.

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A Tale of Two Thons

Sean Zitello offers a recap of FHIR Connectathon #24 and the MiHIN InterOpathon, both of which focus on healthcare interoperability.

Government affairs

Being at the forefront of interoperability requires a careful understanding of healthcare regulations such as the CMS and ONC rules, as well as health data standards and security protocols.