Profdoc has taken the healthcare connectivity challenge by launching the Profdoc Medical Interchange (PMI) service. Unlike many point-to-point EDI connections, PMI allows providers to perform numerous, disparate transactions with trading partners integrated with their front-end applications. Information may be communicated in a variety of formats such as EDIFACT, XML, HL7 and binary data (e.g. images). Profdoc is active in the CEN Electronic Health Record Interoperability forum, and all PMI subscribers can use the structure as defined by the ENV 13606 architecture implemented in XML for transfer of healthcare information.

PMI is secure from eavesdropping, provides full traceability and maximum reliability. Tried and tested technology together with the latest processes for safeguarding transfers means that PMI offers the security required for the exchange of sensitive information using PKI. The PMI service is offered both over the Internet and to institutions connected to closed healthcare networks.

With PMI, lab data, X-ray pictures and medical journals etc. can be sent straight into the Profdoc medical journal systems of the connected hospitals, pharmacies and GPs. For example, a referral can be sent straight into the journal system of a surgeon, together with the patient's medical records. This way an efficient and flawless working procedure can be achieved, helping providers better schedule and synchronize the delivery of care.