Take the Next Step to Connect. Five reasons to invest in your open source interoperability solution

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1 5 Take the Next Step to Connect Five reasons to invest in your open source interoperability solution

2 The need for seamless, meaningful data exchange is real. Healthcare is in the midst of transformative change. Organizations that previously worked independently hospitals, physician groups, specialty practices, and so on now seek greater collaboration and are looking to seamlessly and securely share information across settings, communities, and broader geographic areas. The ultimate goal of this interoperability is to radically change healthcare delivery cutting costs while elevating patient and provider outcomes. As new care and payment models emerge, the need for easy, robust, and secure information exchange will only grow stronger.

3 Success drives need for scalable data exchange. With over 125,000 downloads, many organizations have already turned to Mirth Connect, an open-source technology to facilitate interoperability and easier data exchange between diverse and disparate systems. But while these organizations have found success with open source thus far, they now face requirements of increased scale to meet larger volumes and demand. With enhanced technology running mission-critical business systems, it s vital for organizations to operate with the right level of support and management to minimize risk and meet compliance and security requirements. You will need solutions that minimize risk and meet compliance and security requirements.

4 Open source or commercial? So, what are the differences between an open-source solution and its commercial counterparts? For us, the evolution starts with a great tool and adds features and services that elevate the offering, giving organizations a more responsive and dynamic partner. While its open-source solution provides a good option for those organizations just starting out with interoperability, the enterprise-class features that come with a commercial license provide additional capabilities for those looking to expand their connections with outside entities or enable more sophisticated data sharing. Available Features, Resources, and Services Open Source Commercial Basic Connectors TCP, MLLP, HTTP, FTP, DICOM, SOAP, SQL, JMS, File System Advanced Connectors HTTPS, POP3, IMAP, ASTM, RS232 Basic Formats XML, HL7, DICOM, NCPDP, X12, Delimited Text, Raw Binary Advanced Formats CCD, C-CDA, ASTM Enterprise Extensions SSL Manager, Role-Based Access Control, Advanced Alerting, Channel History, LDAP Authentication, HL7 Message Generator Monthly Developer Q&A Webinars and Online Tutorials Support and Engineering

5 Make the commercial-level commitment for greater ROI As margins shrink and budgets tighten, many organizations may be hesitant to allocate financial resources to new interoperability opportunities. However, investing in your Mirth Connect solution with an enhanced commercial license will yield a strong return on investment; creating more efficiency, security, reliability, and innovation while helping your organization make further progress on its interoperability journey. Make the right decision about how to approach interoperability and data exchange. It s critical to your organization s success. In this ebook, we ll discuss five benefits you can realize when you upgrade your experience.

6 REASON Comprehensive support. 1 Although open source software is known to be easily configurable and deployable, users can sometimes run into roadblocks, have questions, or face situations where they could use an expert resource. With a commercial license, customers gain immediate access to a range of services, including features such as a help desk, around-the-clock production support, design guidance, and urgent bug fixes. Commercial customers can also participate in interactive, monthly Developer Q&As, where developers present information about a topic or functionality and encourage clients to ask questions. Ready access to this degree of support puts valuable information at your fingertips, helping you better manage your interoperability initiative.

7 REASON Have peace of mind. 2 The more information organizations share electronically, the greater the opportunity for privacy and security breaches. These lapses can cost an organization a great deal; not only through direct financial implications, but also with a negative impact on its reputation. Upgrading to the commercial product can give you more peace of mind, knowing that you have access to dedicated expertise and support should your server fail, your system go down, or you face security issues. SECURITY SECURITY SECURITY

8 REASON Ease of use, right out of the box. 3 Leveraging interoperability software doesn t have to be difficult, especially when you have the right infrastructure in place from servers and hardware to contingency plans and personnel. The commercial offering includes Mirth Appliances, a robust suite of infrastructure tools that easily support software. This makes it possible to deploy, manage, and upgrade your solution right out of the box. You won t need to install or configure your solutions, or develop a custom application in-house. EASY TO USE!! Mirth Appliances options, including hosted and virtual solutions, as well as hardware, make it easy to get started and are designed and calibrated to optimize performance. This is not only cost-effective, but helps internal resources to better manage products and ensure continual compatibly.

9 REASON 4 Scalability. As organizations increasingly implement new payment and collaborative care models, they will need to expand interoperability across even more diverse systems and geographies. Although the open source tool can adequately support connections between a number of facilities, the commercial offering enables an organization to easily scale up its efforts, enhancing overall HIE capabilities. Leveraging NextGen Healthcare s Mirth Connect commercial license also gives clients the option to invest in other tools to further expand and complement their integration engine, such as a master patient index and clinical data repository.

10 REASON The need to innovate and change. 5 constantly evolving with the healthcare industry. Healthcare delivery is anything but stagnant. It s constantly changing. So, remaining with an interoperability solution that is good enough for right now may not be the best long-term strategy. That s why forward-looking organizations are thinking three, four, and five steps down the road, seeking to partner with a company that keeps up with trends and is A commercial license allows your organization to be at the forefront of healthcare changes and technology, with greater access to the latest trends and features.

11 The bottom line While the open source tool is a great step toward interoperability, expanding to the commercial product is essential to support longer-term interoperability efforts and to ensure your organization is prepared to navigate healthcare s future. With it, we ll help you empower your organization with the interoperability needed to drive even better outcomes. Now it is time to begin the next chapter to promote interoperable health IT solutions that support the ultimate goal of better health for all. - Office of the National Coordinator for HIT

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