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- The ability to easily send and receive data can be critical to advancing the fight against COVID-19. The second strategic action of the HIMSS COVID-19 Global Policy Call to Action Report highlights this issue by addressing the need for policy promoting data sharing and interoperability within the health field. Interoperability is the key to improving various facets of the healthcare spectrum.
- Patient care can be improved in clinical settings by connecting patients with multiple practitioners. While in medical research, collaboration can expedite the understanding and response to the studied material. As underscored by the following examples, research and clinical improvements are just some of the benefits from policies promoting interoperability.
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