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Priority Dispatch Corp. Unveils Revolutionary MTP SMART on FHIR App

In a significant advancement for healthcare technology, Priority Dispatch Corp. has officially launched its Medical Transfer Protocol (MTP) SMART on FHIR application. This innovative tool is designed to seamlessly integrate air and ground ambulance coordination into the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. The announcement was made on April 15, 2026, and the app is now accessible both in the Epic Showroom and VectorCare's SMART on FHIR Apps Marketplace at vectorcare.com/smart-on-fhir-apps.

Enhancing Interfacility Transfers

This application not only simplifies the complexity of interfacility transfers but is also grounded in evidence-based triage protocols that Priority Dispatch has developed and perfected over nearly five decades. For healthcare teams operating within Epic-enabled systems, the MTP app enables them to efficiently coordinate transfers directly within their established workflows, ensuring the right resources are dispatched in a timely manner.

Chris Murdock, President of Priority Dispatch Corp, emphasized the importance of this launch, stating, "The Medical Transfer Protocol has long been the gold standard for ensuring that interfacility transfers are triaged accurately, resourced appropriately, and documented completely." The MTP app facilitates the initiation of various types of transfers, including specialized unscheduled transports, routine scheduled transfers, and mental health transfers, all without requiring users to leave the EHR interface.

Integrating Clinical Workflow with Dispatch

The MTP application is built on VectorCare's SoFaaS™ (SMART on FHIR as a Service), which allows for direct integration of this protocol-driven approach into the clinical environments where critical transfer decisions are made. This strategic integration leads to a substantial reduction in workflow gaps, ensuring that patient acuity data is used effectively for resource allocation from the onset of a transfer request.

The MTP system encompasses three core protocols: Protocol 45 for specialized unscheduled up-care transports, Protocol 46 for routine scheduled interfacility transfers, and Protocol 47 for mental health transfers. During the triage process, essential information such as patient medication requirements and equipment needs are automatically documented within the EHR, minimizing unnecessary follow-up calls to facilities and optimizing billing processes.

A New Paradigm for Interfacility Coordination

A representative from VectorCare remarked on the transformative impact of integrating the MTP app into the Epic workflow. They noted that this integration provides health systems with unprecedented levels of dispatch intelligence and billing integration that were previously unavailable within EHRs. This fundamentally alters how healthcare organizations coordinate and manage interfacility transport, emphasizing data-driven decisions grounded in clinical research and protocol development.

Availability

The MTP SMART on FHIR app is available now for healthcare organizations that utilize the Epic platform. Interested parties can explore its features in the Epic Showroom or visit vectorcare.com/smart-on-fhir-apps for more information.

About Priority Dispatch Corp

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Priority Dispatch Corp. has been a global leader in research-based emergency dispatch protocol systems for almost fifty years. Their suite, including the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and others tailored for police and fire services, is trusted by emergency dispatchers worldwide. As the exclusive distributor of protocols developed by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED), they continue to set the benchmark for structured emergency response systems.

About VectorCare

VectorCare stands as the premier patient logistics platform in healthcare. By connecting health systems with certified transportation and service providers, VectorCare's innovative technology enhances scheduling efficiency, significantly cutting down wait times for patient transfers. Through its SMART on FHIR solutions, they empower healthcare partners to launch applications across major EHRs quickly and efficiently.

For more details on Priority Dispatch and VectorCare’s offerings, visit their respective websites. This latest technological innovation marks a new chapter in healthcare interoperability and efficiency, truly revolutionizing the landscape of interfacility patient transport.