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tected Health Information. Using the same outbound workflow, populations in a geographically agnostic, technologically egalitarian
providers can perform any of the five functions: print, scan, copy, manner.
fax and the new ability to electronically “share” patient information
with another provider via secure data transmission. These new MFPs At approximately the same price as the standard multifunction
enable providers to instantly access HIPAA-compliant data exchange model, these new MFPs offer scalable, secure digital transmission
networks, regardless of their level of adoption of digital exchange capabilities that will support healthcare organizations as they move
and EMRs. towards electronic patient document exchange today, and will ease
the transition to EMRs in the future.
There are also new services that provide subscription-based access
to secure health information networks that can be used with the new That an MFP should be leading the interoperability charge is
MFPs. Providers using these services gain the ability to receive digital somewhat ironic, because for years, paper-based systems like these
patient documentation using cloud-based technology. This technol- contributed to delayed adoption of digital data exchange. Now it is
ogy enables providers to exchange patient information in a variety delivering exactly what the healthcare industry has been asking for:
of digital transmission modalities that best meet a given provider’s a quick, easy and affordable way to drive better care coordination,
needs — from cloud fax to direct messaging and more. This ability workflow efficiencies and patient outcomes — across the care con-
to digitally send patient information from the MFP device, and elec- tinuum — while meeting regulatory-driven demands for interoper-
tronically send and receive data via a secure network, supplies health- able document exchange.
care organizations with the means to optimize care coordination.
The focus on care transitions continues to increase in significance Wayne Parker is a major account executive with San Antonio-based
as community hospitals, specialists, referring providers and larger Dahill, a leader in the office technology and business consulting area.
healthcare organizations collaborate to deliver high-quality care to He can be reached at 210-805-8200 ext. 10121 or
wparker@dahill.com.
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