Author Archives: Rebecca McGavin and Michelle Dougherty

About Rebecca McGavin and Michelle Dougherty

Michelle Dougherty, MA, is a senior manager and health information technology policy and informatics research scientist at RTI International, an independent scientific research institute. With over 30 years of experience, she specializes in advancing policy, implementation, and evaluation of health IT, focusing primarily on the long-term and post-acute care and behavioral health sectors. Her expertise spans the use and reuse of health data and technology to support efficient care delivery, emerging payment models, digital quality measurement, public reporting, and technical standards development.

Interoperability Can Help Long-Term Care Bridge the Information Divide

By | September 26, 2025
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Interoperability in healthcare is achieved when all providers are connected and able to securely share patient information. While hospitals and physician practices continue to make progress—supported by federal incentives to implement electronic health record (EHR) systems—long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers often remain at the margins. LTPAC Providers Include: Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) Nursing homes… Read More »