When it comes to interface engines, there are plenty of misconceptions floating around that can make it difficult to choose the right solution for your organization. That’s why we’re breaking down some of the most common myths and revealing the facts, so you can make an informed decision, feel confident in the value interface engines provide, and discover the right solutions to improve your operations. Whether you’re looking to enhance efficiency, improve data flow, or reduce manual work, understanding what an interface engine truly offers is the first step.
Myth: Interface engines are overly complicated and difficult to implement.
Fact: While it’s true that interface engines have a reputation for complexity, their ease of use largely depends on how well they’re designed and supported. The key difference is how much effort the vendor puts into making the engine intuitive, well-documented, and aligned with real-world integration needs.
Myth: Interface engines are only useful for large organizations.
Fact: While interface engines are often associated with large healthcare systems, a flexible interface engine can be customized to any organization’s needs, no matter the size. Even smaller organizations that rely on expensive and hard-to-manage point-to-point integrations benefit from a scalable interface engine to reduce complexity, cut long-term costs, and simplify future integrations.
Myth: Interface engines require extensive IT knowledge to use.
Fact: It’s true that interfaces require specialized knowledge to operate and maintain, but with the drag and drop functionality, and reliable support provided by interface engines, that experience changes entirely. This allows even slightly tech-savvy teams to build and maintain interfaces, and trusted vendors can always support your organization if you need a helping hand.
Myth: Interface engines cannot be customized to meet specific business needs.
Fact: When looking for an interface engine, you should look for one that’s able to adapt to the unique workflows and operational models of your organization. Customization, whether through transformation functions, processor templates, or communicator configurations, plays a crucial role in that flexibility.
Myth: Interface engines only work with certain EHRs.
Fact: While this isn’t true of all interface engines, EasyConnect Jaguar™ offers a significant advantage in its ability to integrate with a wide range of EHRs, such as Epic, Allscripts, and MEDITECH. Depending on the number of EHRs, third party apps, and feeds your hospital uses, you’ll want to look for a partner experienced in EHR integrations.
Myth: Server requirements for Interface Engines are extensive.
Fact: When evaluating interface engines, accessibility and infrastructure requirements can make a significant difference, especially for smaller facilities or those with limited resources. Solutions that support flexible database options, such as free MySQL or existing MSSQL environments, lower the barrier to entry and reduce implementation costs.
Myth: Support is not aways available for interface engines.
Fact: The right partner can make all the difference. Organizations benefit from solutions backed by dedicated, around-the-clock support that scales with their needs. At iatricSystems, we offer multiple tiers of 24/7 support to ensure you always have expert help when you need it.
We hope we’ve provided some clarity to what interface engines can truly offer. These tools play a critical role in simplifying complex data exchange, supporting interoperability, and adapting to the unique needs of each organization. But reading about the benefits is only the first step, the real impact is when you see our interface engine in action. If you’re ready to explore how a flexible, well-supported solution like EasyConnect Jaguar can simplify integration and support better outcomes, request a demo today.