Description: Cross-Enterprise Document Media Interchange (XDM) - provides document interchange using a common file and directory structure over several standard media. This permits the patient to use physical media to carry medical documents. This also permits the use of person-to-person email to convey medical documents. Additional information: The Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Cross-Enterprise Document Media Interchange (XDM) specification is a standard that provides a common framework for the interchange of electronic health records (EHRs) between different healthcare systems. It is designed to facilitate the sharing of patient health information across different healthcare organizations, regardless of the specific systems or technologies they use. The XDM specification defines a standardized format for the organization and packaging of patient health information, including clinical documents, images, and other types of health data. This format is designed to be compatible with a wide range of media types, including CDs, DVDs, USB drives, and network file systems, making it easy to transfer patient health information between different systems and devices. The XDM specification also includes mechanisms for ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of patient health information. This includes the use of digital signatures to verify the authenticity of the data, as well as encryption to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. The IHE XDM specification is part of a broader set of IHE profiles, which are designed to address specific interoperability challenges in the healthcare sector. These profiles provide detailed implementation guides that healthcare organizations can follow to ensure their systems are compatible with the IHE standards. By following the XDM specification, healthcare organizations can ensure that their systems are capable of exchanging patient health information in a secure and standardized manner. This can help to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care, by enabling healthcare providers to access a complete and up-to-date picture of a patient's health history, regardless of where the patient has previously received care. Example: 1. Healthcare Information Exchange: IHE XDM is widely used in healthcare information exchange systems. It allows healthcare providers to share patient records, lab results, medical images, and other documents across different healthcare systems. For example, a hospital can send a patient's medical records to a specialist in another hospital using the XDM standard. 2. Telemedicine: In telemedicine, IHE XDM can be used to exchange medical documents between healthcare providers and patients remotely. For instance, a doctor can send a prescription to a patient's local pharmacy using the XDM standard. 3. Emergency Services: In emergency situations, IHE XDM can be used to quickly share patient information between emergency responders and hospitals. For example, an ambulance can send a patient's vital signs and medical history to the hospital before arrival, allowing the hospital to prepare for the patient's arrival. 4. Research and Development: In medical research and development, IHE XDM can be used to exchange research data between different research institutions. For instance, a research institution can share its findings with other institutions for further analysis and collaboration. 5. Public Health Reporting: IHE XDM can be used in public health reporting to share health data with public health agencies. For example, hospitals can send data on disease outbreaks to public health agencies to help monitor and control the spread of diseases. 6. Health Insurance: In the health insurance industry, IHE XDM can be used to exchange insurance claims and other documents between healthcare providers and insurance companies. For example, a hospital can send a patient's medical bills to the insurance company for reimbursement using the XDM standard. LOST view: TVA-Health Technical Agreements Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEXDMCross-EnterpriseDocumentMediaInterchangeContract EIRA traceability: eira:TechnicalAgreementContract EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-21 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/IHEXDMCross-EnterpriseDocumentMediaInterchangeContract dct:title: IHE XDM: Cross-Enterprise Document Media Interchange Contract