Non-imaging and non-laboratory tests performed that result in structured or unstructured findings specific to the patient to facilitate the diagnosis and management of conditions.
Interpreted results of clinical tests that may include study performed, reason performed, findings, and impressions. Includes both structured and unstructured (narrative) components.
Submitted By: Melissa Ayres
/ SSA
Data Element Information
Use Case Description(s)
Use Case Description
SSA-VA federal benefits determination
Estimate the breadth of applicability of the use case(s) for this data element
approximately 11,000,000 individuals currently receive disability benefits from SSA with the number of applicants being higher
Estimate the breadth of applicability of the use case(s) for this data element
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Healthcare Aims
Improving patient experience of care (quality and/or satisfaction)
Improving the health of populations
Reducing the cost of care
Improving provider experience of care
Maturity of Use and Technical Specifications for Data Element
Applicable Standard(s)
Please see suggestions from attached Excel document
Additional Specifications
N/A
Current Use
Extensively used in production environments
Extent of exchange
5 or more. This data element has been tested at scale between multiple different production environments to support the majority of anticipated stakeholders.
Supporting Artifacts
SSA and VA currently obtain these elements via record exchange over the eHealth Exchange and other partners
Potential Challenges
Restrictions on Standardization (e.g. proprietary code)
None
Restrictions on Use (e.g. licensing, user fees)
None
Privacy and Security Concerns
None
Estimate of Overall Burden
We do not believe this to be a significant burden because we are already receiving this information in our one to one exchanges.
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