tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2007 Issue 5
HEALTH IT: Coming Soon To A Hospital Near You--A New Nationwide Health Information Network
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Article Overview
This article covers a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report on the progress of a national health information exchange effort. It explains the broader goals of interoperability, the role of federal and private stakeholders, and the next steps toward connecting prototype systems with regional and state exchange programs. The piece is relevant to health IT leaders, providers, purchasers, and policy readers tracking nationwide electronic information exchange efforts.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the direction of a major federal health IT initiative and the policy and infrastructure developments that could affect electronic information exchange across care settings.
What You Will Learn
- The status of a federal initiative aimed at improving health information exchange
- How interoperability is being positioned as a requirement for future network development
- Which types of stakeholders are involved in the nationwide effort
- What the next phase of the initiative is intended to connect
Who Should Read This
- Health IT professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Physicians and provider organizations
- Payers and healthcare purchasers
- Policy analysts
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