Interoperability in LTC with Scott Stuewe, President and CEO of DirectTrust

Healthcare Interoperability

In this episode of the LTC Heroes Podcast, Scott Stuewe,
President and CEO of DirectTrust, shares his insight on improving
interoperability for the healthcare industry and LTC facilities.


He describes the current approaches to interoperability, what
needs to change, and the ongoing challenges the healthcare system
faces in this regard.


Scott points out that the LTC industry is behind in their
interoperability efforts due to facilities not being obligated to
integrate these kinds of solutions. It’s also because EHR vendors
previously haven’t been building interoperability capabilities
for these facilities.
Components of an Ideal Interoperability Solution

He outlines the steps LTC facilities can take to enhance
interoperability, from implementing simple inbox solutions to
more complex integrations.


Scott talks about the work at DirectTrust and how they’re able to
create a trusted information exchange ecosystem. He explains that
an ideal interoperability channel contains efficient and curated
referrals, organized notifications, streamlined workflows, and
enhanced usability.


He closes with how DirectTrust plans to create differentiation in
the messages their network handles to help information receivers
behave differently for the purpose of more LTC interoperability
success.


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Rapid Fire Q/A

What valuable or actionable advice do you expect we'll
cover in today's chat?


Scott: I'm really hoping people understand that
there are really inexpensive, quick, and easy ways to achieve
interoperability for long-term care organizations.


What is one lesser-known book, newsletter, or industry
resource that you recommend I go to for a better understanding of
the long-term care industry?


Scott: Jerry Seelig’s Newsletter called
‘Revitalize.’


Name one mentor or influencer in your life that has
inspired you for the work that you do in the long-term care
industry?


Scott: I had the pleasure of working for the
founder of Cerner Corporation, Neil Patterson. I found him very
remarkable in terms of visibility to see where the industry was
going, and actually to influence where the industry would go.


If you were to start all over again in interoperability
today, knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your
younger self?


Scott: I would just have to tell myself to relax and be patient.
Resources:

DirectTrust.org


2021 DirectTrust Summit


Scott.Stuewe@directtrust.org


Revitalize Newsletter


https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottstuewe/