The Pros & Cons of Interoperability in Healthcare

Corliss
Jan 7
2 min read

Updated: Jan 9

This American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC) article, written by Corliss Collins and Dr. Tami M. Harris, takes a clear-eyed look at healthcare interoperability—what’s working, what’s not, and why it matters now more than ever.

While interoperability promises better data exchange, improved care coordination, and operational efficiency, it also introduces real challenges around system fragmentation, artificial intelligence, data governance, security, and accountability.

This piece cuts through the hype to explore both the upside and the trade-offs healthcare leaders, payers, and technology vendors must confront as interoperability initiatives expand.

🔍 If you’re navigating digital transformation, Interoperability, AI Quality Assurance, or Quality Control concerns in healthcare, this article is a must-read:

American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC)

The Pros and Cons of Interoperability Frameworks - American Institute of Healthcare Compliance

About the Authors

Corliss Collins, BSHIM, RHIT, CRCR, CCA, CAIMC, CAIP, CSM, CBCS, CPDC, serves as the Principal and Managing AI Consultant of P3 Quality, a Healthcare Tech and Consulting Company. Ms. Collins stays very busy working on Epic and Cerner AI in RCM Research Projects. She serves as a subject matter expert and a member of the Volunteer Education Committee for the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC). She is also a Member of the Professional Women's Network Board (PWN).

Dr. Tami M. Harris, DM, PMP, LSSBB, is the Founder & Chief Operating Officer of H & H Consulting Group, Inc. With a doctorate in Management, she is recognized as a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional, reflecting a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. In her current capacity as Portfolio Director for Middle and Back-office Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) AI Automation and Transformation, she leads strategic advisory initiatives, oversees practice leadership, and drives client engagement delivery to generate new value streams through technology.

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