The Social Security Administration makes medical decisions on roughly 3 million disability claims each year, traditionally by receiving patient medical records through the mail or fax — which can take multiple months to obtain. With this new partnership, the Social Security Administration’s disability case processing sites will be able to make automatic requests for medical records from all VA facilities through the eHealth Exchange.
The health IT program went live this past Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2016. Prior to its roll out, the agencies tested the program at multiple Social Security Administration locations.
More articles on health IT:
Survey: 63% of healthcare organizations leverage mobile apps for internal productivity
5 things to know about Donald Trump’s position on cybersecurity
Interoperability, information sharing: ONC releases report on key focus areas
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
