Dive Brief:
- HIMSS Analytics has launched its Continuity of Care Maturity Model (CCMM) today at HIMSS14.
- The model consists of eight stages, with a set of required capabilities at each stage. It's designed to align with the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model.
- The primary target audience is for the model are integrated delivery networks and national ministries of health.
Dive Insight:
Developing the CCMM is a logical next step for HIMSS, given that care coordination using health IT is arguably the biggest movement in healthcare today. Ultimately, at stages five and six, HIMSS expects to see a "community-wide patient record," which can include "open notes and completely coordinated care." With any luck, this initiative will complement the care coordination projects underway in various medical practices, ACOs and hospitals.