why do you think it is helpful for organizations and providers in a healthcare delivery system to…

➤ When is it most important to access another organization’s patient history?
When treating emergencies, transitions of care, referrals, or preoperative assessments, accessing another organization’s records is most valuable. It supports rapid decision-making by revealing allergies, recent imaging, laboratory trends, and advance directives. Timely access during admissions, discharge planning, or chronic disease management reduces risks and helps personalize urgent or longitudinal care.