SOMNOmedics develops systems for polygraphy, polysomnography and pulse oximetry. Via the Device Connector, sleep diagnostics and findings data is exchanged bidirectionally between the HIS and the device software and merged and analyzed centrally in the Datico® LIFE HUB.

Challenge

Hospitals have high requirements for interoperability, data integration and process automation. Without an end-to-end connection, patient and findings data has to be captured manually and transferred between the HIS and the diagnostic system.

Solution

Via the Device Connector, patient and case data is passed to the SOMNOmedics software through Order-Entry; measurement data and findings reports are returned automatically and bidirectionally into the Datico® LIFE HUB and the HIS.

Result

Media-disruption-free, fully automated documentation in the HIS, reduced manual effort and sources of error, as well as a contextualized, interdisciplinary evaluation of the diagnostic data.

Integration with the Datico® LIFE HUB

SOMNOmedics

Interoperable sleep diagnostics seamlessly integrated

Somnomedics GmbH is an established manufacturer in the field of modern medical technology with a focus on innovative diagnostic solutions in sleep medicine. Under the guiding principle “Medical Technology for Innovative Diagnostics”, the company develops powerful systems for polygraphy, polysomnography, and pulse oximetry.

Somnomedics’ solutions are used in both outpatient and clinical settings and enable a precise analysis of sleep-related breathing disorders as well as the continuous acquisition of relevant vital parameters.

Integration scenario: Sleep diagnostics in a neurological rehabilitation context

At the Rosenhügel Neurological Rehabilitation Center in Vienna, Somnomedics systems are used as part of neurological rehabilitation, in particular for the diagnosis of sleep-related breathing disorders. The facility is partly owned by the Social Insurance Authority for the Self-Employed and by VAMED, an internationally leading company in the field of health services and hospital management.

Against this background, there are high requirements for interoperability, data integration, and process automation.

Technical integration: end-to-end data flow between HIS and Somnomedics systems

The integration of the Somnomedics solutions takes place via the Datico® LIFE HUB as the central interoperability platform. A fully digitized, bidirectional data flow is realized:

  1. Automated Order Entry from the HIS Patient master data and case-related information are transferred in a structured manner from the hospital information system (HIS) via the Datico® LIFE HUB to the Somnomedics software. This ensures a consistent data basis and eliminates manual double entries.

  2. Performance of the polygraphy The diagnostic measurement takes place within the Somnomedics systems using the previously transmitted context data.

  3. Fully automated return transfer of findings and results After completion of the examination, result data and findings reports are automatically transferred into the Datico® LIFE HUB, supplemented there with the measurement data of other systems and a summary of the entire analysis, processed further, and returned to the HIS in a structured manner.

Extended processing of findings in the Datico® LIFE HUB

A central added value of the integration lies in the ability to further enrich the results generated by Somnomedics within the Datico® LIFE HUB and prepare them in a contextualized manner:

Supplementing findings reports with clinical summaries and assessments Creating additional documents (e.g. structured cover sheets or overall reports) Consolidating with results from other diagnostic systems Generating a consolidated, interdisciplinary patient report

This leads to a significant qualitative enhancement of the medical documentation and decision-making basis.

Interoperability and scalability for manufacturers

For Somnomedics, the connection to the Datico® LIFE HUB results in technological and strategic added value in the sense of a sustainable interoperability strategy.

Through integration into the platform, the respective system is immediately enabled to communicate with all interface standards in healthcare. These include in particular HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and GDT. In addition, the Datico® Smart API enables the connection to other proprietary data formats, databases, and third-party systems.

In concrete terms, this means: Through integration into the Datico® LIFE HUB, Somnomedics systems become compatible with a wide variety of heterogeneous target systems without additional development effort – from hospital information systems through rehabilitation platforms to research and analysis systems.

In parallel, the platform opens up the possibility of cross-system data aggregation. The measurement data collected by Somnomedics can be combined with:

Diagnostic data from other medical devices Vital data from wearables (via the Datico® Wearable Connect architecture) App-based patient and subject surveys

For manufacturers, this not only results in a significantly expanded functional applicability of their systems, but also the basis for new data-driven use cases, for example in the area of longitudinal treatment monitoring, integrated care, or clinical research.

Holistic data use: Integration into digital care models

The data collected as part of sleep diagnostics is not viewed in isolation in the Datico® LIFE HUB, but embedded in a comprehensive context. This enables a cross-sector, data-based view of the patient and supports modern, integrated care models with a high degree of automation and transparency.

Conclusion: Efficient integration and scalable use of medical diagnostic data

The connection of the Somnomedics systems to the Datico® LIFE HUB demonstrates how specialized diagnostic solutions can be efficiently integrated into existing IT infrastructures. In addition to process automation, substantial added value for service providers and manufacturers arises in particular from the combination and further processing of the data.

Across the entire Datico® Data Value Chain – Data in Connection, Data in Context, Data in Communication and Data in Consistency – individual data becomes a solid basis for decisions: Better Data. Better Decisions. Better Outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

Are SOMNOmedics systems compatible with the Datico® LIFE HUB?

Yes. SOMNOmedics systems can be connected bidirectionally to the Datico® LIFE HUB via the Device Connector.

The data flows in both directions:

  • Via Order-Entry, patient and case data is passed to the SOMNOmedics software in a structured way.
  • After the diagnostics, measurement data and findings reports are returned automatically to the Datico® LIFE HUB.

This eliminates manual double entry, and the diagnostics remain assigned to a single case throughout.

Which SOMNOmedics procedures are supported?

The focus is on the systems for polygraphy, polysomnography and pulse oximetry – that is, the diagnosis of sleep-related breathing disorders and the capture of relevant vital parameters. These procedures are used in both outpatient and clinical settings.

The specific compatibility of individual systems is verified within each project, as it depends on the respective device configuration and the available interfaces.

How are the Somnomedics systems integrated into the clinical IT landscape?

The integration of the Somnomedics systems is based on modern, established interface standards that are supported by Somnomedics. This high interface competence enables a fully automated and stable connection to the Datico® LIFE HUB without elaborate project-specific custom development.

In the specific use case, this means:

  • Patient and case information is transferred from the hospital information system (HIS) to the Somnomedics software in a structured and automated manner (Order Entry).
  • After the diagnostics have been performed, the generated measurement data and findings reports are likewise returned automatically via the Datico® LIFE HUB.

Through this end-to-end, standards-based integration, a media-disruption-free data exchange is ensured, which significantly improves both process quality and data consistency in the HIS, the electronic health record, and other systems in clinical operations.

What advantages does the integration offer hospitals and rehabilitation centers?

The integration of the Somnomedics systems via the Datico® LIFE HUB leads to an end-to-end, fully automated documentation of all relevant diagnostic data in the hospital information system (HIS) as well as in the electronic health record. Patient, order, and findings data are transferred bidirectionally and without media disruptions between the systems as part of a structured order entry process.

In everyday clinical practice, this has an immediate effect:

  • Manual data entry effort is reduced significantly.
  • Potential sources of error are minimized.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic workflows are noticeably accelerated.
  • All findings are available promptly and in full in the HIS and can be incorporated directly into further treatment.

An additional, strategically relevant added value arises from the role of the Datico® LIFE HUB as a supplementary integration and documentation layer: beyond pure HIS documentation, the platform enables a structured, cross-system consolidation and evaluation of diagnostic data. This makes it possible, for example, to document and analyze treatment courses, process chains, and treatment outcomes longitudinally.

For hospitals and rehabilitation centers, this results not only in increased efficiency in operational workflows, but also in significantly improved transparency and traceability of treatment processes – an essential basis for quality assurance, outcome analyses, and evidence-based treatment optimization.

What advantages does the connection to the Datico® LIFE HUB offer Somnomedics?

Manufacturers benefit in particular from immediate interoperability with all relevant interface standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM, GDT). Through the integration into the Datico® LIFE HUB, the need for individual interface development to specific target systems is completely eliminated; in addition, the Datico® Smart API enables the connection to other proprietary data formats, databases, and third-party systems.

Beyond that, the manufacturer's own device data can be combined with data from other systems, wearables, and app-based questionnaires. This considerably expands the application possibilities of the Somnomedics systems and creates the basis for new, data-driven applications and additional market potential – for example in longitudinal treatment monitoring, integrated care, or clinical research.

How does the Datico® LIFE HUB support a holistic view of patients?

By consolidating a wide variety of data sources – from diagnostic measurement results and vital data through to patient-reported outcomes – a comprehensive, longitudinal patient profile is created. The data collected as part of sleep diagnostics is not viewed in isolation, but embedded in a cross-sector context.

This enables significantly improved treatment monitoring, individualized treatment, and a well-founded data basis for clinical and scientific evaluations – and thereby supports modern, integrated care models with a high degree of automation and transparency.