Keystone Health Information Exchange, Life Image launch imaging app to share diagnostic content in provider portal

The Keystone Health Information Exchange (KeyHIE), a network of more than 350 healthcare facilities, recently launched a new tool that physicians can use to share medical images and associated reports to improve care coordination, provide clinical context for diagnostic interpretations and outcomes.

“Current medical data is critical in delivering care,” Joe Fisne, associate chief information officer of Geisinger, said. “However, data access and exchange are extremely challenging given the data silos that prevent the frictionless flow of necessary information. This tool allows the integration of actionable data and clinically important information for diagnosis or treatment at the point of care.”

The tool was developed by Life Image using SMART on FHIR, a set of open specifications to integrate apps with health IT systems. The Life Image Instant Access apps include a suite of functionality based on workflow improvements. The Viewer app functionality allows clinicians to view diagnostic content in the KeyHIE web-based portal.

“As a longtime partner of Geisinger, Life Image is thrilled to be able to continue innovating with the Geisinger-led KeyHIE to develop cutting-edge tools that use industry-leading interoperability standards,” Matthew A. Michela, president and CEO of Life Image, said. “The integration of our Viewer app into the HIE brings a whole new level of seamless collaboration that harnesses the power of Life Image workflows and makes them available instantaneously in the portals and tools that our customers already use.”