--- title: Ready for the Tsunami? description: Whether you can see it coming or not, your organization is going to have to deal with the looming tsunami of adopting 21st Century Interoperability. image: https://www.bookzurman.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/INTEROPERABILITY%20RULES%20ARE%20HERE%20(1)-1.png --- ![Book Zurman, Inc | Healthcare IT Solutions](https://www.bookzurman.com/hubfs/logos/BookZurman%20SVG%20Logos/BZ-logo-tagline-RGB-leftalign.svg) [![Book Zurman, Inc | Healthcare IT Solutions](https://www.bookzurman.com/hubfs/logos/BookZurman%20SVG%20Logos/BZ-logo-tagline-RGB-leftalign.svg "Book Zurman, Inc | Healthcare IT Solutions")](https://www.bookzurman.com/) - Healthcare Solutions - By Sector - [Private](https://www.bookzurman.com/private-sector-healthcare-it-systems) - [Federal](https://www.bookzurman.com/public-health-it-systems) - By Solution - [Informatics Architecture](https://www.bookzurman.com/healthcare-data-solutions) - [Clinical Decision Support](https://www.bookzurman.com/clinical-decision-support-tools) - [Standards and Interoperability](https://www.bookzurman.com/interoperability-in-healthcare) - [Care Coordination](https://www.bookzurman.com/care-management-solutions) - [Consulting](https://www.bookzurman.com/healthcare-it-consulting-services) - [Blog](https://www.bookzurman.com/blog) - About Us - [About BZ](https://www.bookzurman.com/about) - [Partners](https://www.bookzurman.com/healthcare-standards-community-partners) - [Contact Us](https://www.bookzurman.com/contact-us) [GET INDEPENDENT ADVICE](https://www.bookzurman.com/get-independent-advice) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Ready for the Tsunami? [BookZurman](https://www.bookzurman.com/blog/author/bookzurman) 2021-06-11 ![](https://www.bookzurman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/INTEROPERABILITY%20RULES%20ARE%20HERE%20(1)-1.png?width=1600&height=1600&name=INTEROPERABILITY%20RULES%20ARE%20HERE%20(1)-1.png) ![INTEROPERABILITY RULES ARE HERE (1)](https://www.bookzurman.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/INTEROPERABILITY%20RULES%20ARE%20HERE%20(1).png?width=454&name=INTEROPERABILITY%20RULES%20ARE%20HERE%20(1).png) While we can’t predict when or where the next tsunami will strike, we can predict the warning signs and prepare for them. In the world of healthcare, whether you can see it coming or not, your organization is going to have to deal with the looming tsunami of adopting [21st Century Interoperability](https://info.bookzurman.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-adopting-21st-century-interoperability). Now, providers, health information networks, and health IT developers must comply with federal rules on information blocking and interoperability. Like sirens blaring to get people to safety before a tsunami hits the beach, smart organizations have early warning systems in place, so they don’t get swept away in the rush of challenges that come with falling behind. We are your early warning system. The good news is that you have a choice: Work toward interoperability now, on your timeline, to be successful operating at the highest level of your work in the new paradigm – or deal with a costly emergency when you least expect it. **How our health IT standards and interoperability experts help you:** - We can help you understand the spirit of the new rules so your organization succeeds before expert help is limited and comes at “emergency” prices (and fines or penalties) from the industry. - Beyond compliance with interoperability and information blocking rules, we can meet you where you are to position your organization to outperform these mandates for better outcomes. Only a small pool of experts understand the total interoperability landscape and can solve these problems for you. By working with us now, we can help you avoid the fallout and frustration when there aren’t enough true interoperability experts to go around when the tsunami hits the beach. An award-winning healthcare standards and interoperability consulting group, BookZurman can be an objective partner to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology for a better patient experience. Our team is comprised of industry-leading domain-specific subject matter experts who bring an unparalleled breadth and depth of experience to government, industry and community partners to help their systems and projects stay ahead of the technology curve, and maximize longevity and return for their IT investments. Find out how we can help your organization get closer to compliance and adopting 21st Century Interoperability. I'd love to answer your questions on a quick call. **Connect the Dots with BookZurman** BookZurman’s team of multidisciplinary, highly specialized experts continue to drive progress and innovation in the healthcare IT community. 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