Summary of the Technical Supplement
1. Implementation Strategy for Purchasing Interoperable Systems
Interoperable Health Care Technology Procurement Framework
Interoperability Procurement Considerations and Guidance
2. N-Squared Diagram Approach to Identifying Interoperability Requirements
N-Squared Diagram Applied to an Endoscopy Suite
3. Examples of Interoperability Specification Language
Upgrade of a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
User-Case Driven Integration Scenario in Obstetrics
Integration of Patient Care Devices with the EHR System
Request for Specific Functionality and Interoperability Capabilities or Request for Information
Modular Open Systems Architecture Language
4. Lessons From Other Industries
Case Study 1: Submarine Force’s Open Business Model Approach
Case Study 2:Advance Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System (AEODRS)
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Figure A1-1: Framework for Procuring Interoperable Health Care Technology
Figure A1-2: An Example N-Squared Diagram
Figure A1-3: Interoperability Procurement Specification Process
Figure A1-5: A Point-of-Care Device Configuration That Supports an Interim Open Business Model
Figure A2-1: N-Squared Diagram
Figure A2-2: N-Squared Interactions
Figure A2-3: N-Squared Diagonal Entries
Figure A2-4: N-Squared Automatic Versus Manual Interactions