Tools for Checking Medicine Interactions

Web-Services: the Perfect Solution for Meaningful Use Compliance?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 by Michelle Curren

Lexicomp recently developed a considerable set of web services calls that provide the most used functionality without the need for localized database integration. This means that EHRs for specialists like chiropractors, dentists, oncologists, dermatologists, and more now have a new way to provide more value to their users.

How?
Web services allow users to request data via the web when they need it, delivering it directly into their application. This is particularly useful for those that need an inexpensive and quick to implement solution.

If you are considering web service providers, consider Lexicomp who supplies a solution directly to their own database of medicine and clinical information while also fulfilling all Stage 1 requirements! In addition, they have web service delivery of patient education materials!

Comments for Web-Services: the Perfect Solution for Meaningful Use Compliance?

Monday, November 21, 2011 by david:: Michelle,

Nice post about how web-services can be used by EMR developers who need to access drug data and medicine information but don't want to deal with storing the data in their databases.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Dave:: Michelle - I agree with you that EMR vendors might want to utilize Web Services to comply with Meaningful Use criteria. As you state, this is an inexpensive and fast solution that can get an EMR to the market quickly and I have seen it work for well for many vendors. That is interesting that you specifically call out chiropractors, dentists, oncologists and dermatologists. Does Lexicomp offer Drug Information and Drug Interaction databases appropriate for these healthcare professions?