Frost & Sullivan: U.S. Health Information Exchange Market Enters Prime Time in Rapidly Transforming Healthcare Industry

Frost & Sullivan: U.S. Health Information Exchange Market Enters Prime Time in Rapidly Transforming Healthcare Industry PR Newswire MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 27, 2012 -- The expansion of care settings and the need for value-added services for accountable care are key to HIE market growth MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The anticipated growth in the health information exchange (HIE) market is in large part due to a greater sense of certainty around the direction of healthcare reform that has emerged from the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the re-election of President Barack Obama. Other key factors propelling this market include Stage 2 Meaningful Use requirements calling for more robust HIE participation among providers as well as stronger technical standards to ensure interoperability. In addition, HIE is essential as care settings expand beyond the traditional boundaries of the doctor's office or hospital in response to growing demand. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's (http://connectedhealth.frost.com) U.S. Health Information Exchange Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Market Dynamics, Technology Vendors, and Future Trends research predicts that healthcare providers will significantly ratchet up their participation in HIE over the next 18 to 24 months. If you are interested in more information on this research, please send an email to Britni Myers, Corporate Communications, at britni.myers@frost.