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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Medical Information Technology, Inc., (MEDITECH) for Traverse Exchange Subscription services at no cost with an agreement term November 13, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, limitations on damages, and non-risk provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an Agreement with Medical Information Technology, Inc., (MEDITECH) for Traverse Exchange Subscription services at no cost with an agreement term November 13, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
b. Approve the NMC’s Chief Executive Officer’s recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification, limitations on liability, limitations on damages, and non-risk provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Traverse Exchange is an advanced nationwide health information exchange network. This private network will enable participating MEDITECH customers to share health data seamlessly and securely with one another as well as with organizations using other vendor electronic health record solutions (EHRs) and exchange networks that comply with interoperability standards. This service complies with Federal and State privacy laws.
Traverse Exchange facilitates better coordination of care. This can lead to improved patient outcomes, a reduction in medical errors, and enhanced patient satisfaction. Traverse Exchange streamlines workflows for healthcare providers by allowing them to access relevant patient data with fewer obstacles. This reduces the time spent searching for information and increases the efficiency of healthcare delivery. With improved interoperability, healthcare providers have access to mor...
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