--- title: The iShare Medical Blog | Linda Van Horn (3) description: Linda Van Horn is the founder and President/CEO of iShare Medical. Linda’s experience includes Founder of 21st Century Edge, a leading edge healthcare consulting firm, Co-Founder The Pain Institute, and Senior Manager in IT Consulting at Deloitte. She has a BS in Computer Science and MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. 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[![Trusted Sharing of Health Information](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/Sharing%20Health%20Data%20Photo_v1.jpg)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/trust-credentials-sharing-electronic-health-information) ## [The Importance of Trust Credentials in Sharing Health Information](https://blog.isharemedical.com/trust-credentials-sharing-electronic-health-information) Sharing electronic medical information is a highly complex initiative – which is why we’re thankful for an organization like DirectTrust to help establish a trust framework and educate industry leaders on how to share that information safely, and securely. [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/trust-credentials-sharing-electronic-health-information) Nov 12, 2020 / [Interoperability](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/interoperability), [Medical Records](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/medical-records) [![eCR and COVID 19 case reporting](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/Automating%20eCR_v1.png)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/everything-about-ecr-and-covid-19-reporting) ## [Everything You Need to Know About eCR and COVID-19 Reporting](https://blog.isharemedical.com/everything-about-ecr-and-covid-19-reporting) Did you know the majority of infectious disease case reports are manually filled out and sent via a machine that was invented in 1843? [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/everything-about-ecr-and-covid-19-reporting) Nov 9, 2020 / [Interoperability](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/interoperability), [COVID19](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/covid19) [![3 things you need to share medical records between providers](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/iShare_July-Webinar-Recap_Featured-Image_v1_09-18-20.jpg)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/3-things-share-medical-records-between-providers) ## [3 Things You Need to Share Medical Records Between Providers](https://blog.isharemedical.com/3-things-share-medical-records-between-providers) Providers are often tasked with making medical decision without complete information. A recent study found that [only 32% of providers share medical records](https://ehrintelligence.com/news/nearly-70-of-providers-say-ehr-technology-improves-care-quality) outside of their organization. [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/3-things-share-medical-records-between-providers) Sep 18, 2020 / [Medical Records](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/medical-records) [![](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/PBM_Better%20Provider%20Communications_v1.png)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/pharmacy-benefit-managers-provider-communications) ## [PBMs: Granting Your Wishes for a Better Provider Communications Platform](https://blog.isharemedical.com/pharmacy-benefit-managers-provider-communications) Have you ever wished for a better way to communicate with providers than by sending a fax? [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/pharmacy-benefit-managers-provider-communications) Sep 14, 2020 / [Interoperability](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/interoperability), [PBM](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/pbm), [Medical Records](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/medical-records) [![](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/Finding-Complete-Medical-Record-Interoperability_v2.jpg)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/putting-end-medical-records-scavenger-hunt) ## [Putting an End to The Medical Records Scavenger Hunt](https://blog.isharemedical.com/putting-end-medical-records-scavenger-hunt) Despite all of the government legislation and discussions toward interoperability in recent years, medical records today are still incomplete. [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/putting-end-medical-records-scavenger-hunt) Aug 27, 2020 / [Interoperability](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/interoperability), [Medical Records](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/medical-records) [![](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/iShareMedical_June2019%20/image/iShareLogo-CircR-NoBG-150px.png)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-achieves-ehnac-trusted-network-qualified-health-information-network-qhin-accreditation) ## [iShare Medical Achieves EHNAC Trusted Network-Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) Accreditation](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-achieves-ehnac-trusted-network-qualified-health-information-network-qhin-accreditation) *TNAP-QHIN accreditation ensures adherence to security, privacy, regulatory compliance and rights management, including compliance with new privacy regulatory requirements*   [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-achieves-ehnac-trusted-network-qualified-health-information-network-qhin-accreditation) Jan 11, 2020 / [Interoperability](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/interoperability) [![shaking_hands](https://blog.isharemedical.com/hubfs/handshake-of-businessman-and-businesswoman-8JVSUG6.jpeg)](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-announces-major-contract-with-leading-pharmacy-benefit-manager) ## [iShare Medical Announces Major Contract With Leading Pharmacy Benefit Manager](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-announces-major-contract-with-leading-pharmacy-benefit-manager) **KANSAS CITY, MO** – **January 10, 2020** - iShare Medical, a universal platform for secure nationwide sharing of medical information, announced Wednesday that they have signed a major contract with a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This partnership exemplifies the interoperability iShare Medical has achieved in the industry and will aid the PBM in its work to support their clients through management of pharmacy benefits.   [Read More](https://blog.isharemedical.com/ishare-medical-announces-major-contract-with-leading-pharmacy-benefit-manager) Jan 10, 2020 / [PBM](https://blog.isharemedical.com/tag/pbm) [Previous](https://blog.isharemedical.com/author/linda-van-horn/page/2) ### About iShare Medical iShare Medical is the trusted online platform for securing, sending, and sharing medical information among patients, providers, and payers. ### Quick Links - [Direct Secure Messaging for Healthcare](https://www.isharemedical.com/direct-messaging/) - [Physician Direct Address Directory](https://www.isharemedical.com/find-direct-addresses/) - [HISP](https://www.isharemedical.com/healthcare-providers/hisp/) - [Demo](https://meetings.hubspot.com/l-vanhorn?__hstc=46673016.9f2c7c3a9aa27af5f16998d2a9a3b8b0.1597855923993.1597861041533.1597866126391.3&__hssc=46673016.5.1597866126391&__hsfp=1785651830) - [Contact](https://www.isharemedical.com/contact-us/) ### Accreditations ![](https://www.isharemedical.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ishare_addcreditation.png) [Terms, Conditions and Privacy Statement](https://blog.isharemedical.com/terms-conditions-privacy-statement/) | © iShare Medical® 2025