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Immunization Registry Integration

Healthcare provider gets prescription for interfacing with Pennsylvania immunization info system

Global Non-Profit Health System
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The Opportunity

Healthcare professionals in growing network could not access critical data about patient vaccinations from the state.

  • Data on immunizations is stored by the state for clinicians’ reference to ensure patient safety
  • Network’s system was overwhelmed by growth and mandates, could not communicate with state
  • Clinicians had to request data manually
  • Healthcare network asked Summa to make its systems interoperable with the state 

The Approach

Summa team with expertise in healthcare integration (HL7) focused on speed and cost to develop scalable platform.

  • Team first assessed client’s middleware, evaluated alternatives and requirements, and developed plan
  • Developed platform that integrated seamlessly with current system
  • Provided product development and full life-cycle implementation
  • Avoided costly and time-consuming overhaul

The Results

New system gives rapid, wide access to patient data, meets ARRA HITECH Meaningful Use criteria.

  • Automated vaccination queries available in multiple EMRs
  • All vaccinations given by client reported to state
  • Series of integrated projects addresses UW business strategy, needs of philanthropic community
 
 
 

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