INTEROPERABILITY CHALLENGES IN CLINICAL DATA SHARING A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF DATA PLATFORMS

*Kadimi Sri Chandana, Srujana Koorapati and Sandula Pujitha

ABSTRACT

Interoperability in healthcare is a critical goal for improving patient care, advancing medical research, reducing costs, and empowering patients. However, achieving true interoperability is beset by a myriad of challenges. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of these challenges, including data standards and formats, data security and privacy, varying Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, legacy systems, and resistance to change. It highlights the pivotal role of data platforms in addressing these challenges by aggregating, standardizing, and securing data while promoting scalability and innovation. A call to action is issued for collective efforts to foster collaboration among healthcare organizations, technology vendors, policymakers, and regulatory bodies. The vision for the future of clinical data sharing envisions seamless data flow, personalized patient care, and thriving healthcare research, ultimately leading to continuous improvements in patient outcomes and healthcare quality.

Keywords: Interoperability, Data platforms, Data standards, Data security, Electronic Health Records (EHR).