Difference between revisions of "Talk:RHIO Definition"
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| + | Regional health information networks and organizations (RHINs and RHIOs) represent connecting communities striving to adopt and implement standards-based solutions that eventually will link into the envisioned National Health Information Network (NHIN). As these collaboratives and networks of stakeholders mature, they often find the need for a formal independent organizational and governance structure with systems to ensure accountability and sustainability for the benefit of all stakeholders. | ||
| + | Models for these connected communities include: | ||
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| + | Federation – multiple independent / strong enterprises in same region | ||
| + | Co-op – multiple enterprises agree to share resources and create central utility | ||
| + | Hybrid – region containing both Federation and Co-op organizations | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 17 April 2006
Regional health information networks and organizations (RHINs and RHIOs) represent connecting communities striving to adopt and implement standards-based solutions that eventually will link into the envisioned National Health Information Network (NHIN). As these collaboratives and networks of stakeholders mature, they often find the need for a formal independent organizational and governance structure with systems to ensure accountability and sustainability for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Models for these connected communities include:
Federation – multiple independent / strong enterprises in same region Co-op – multiple enterprises agree to share resources and create central utility Hybrid – region containing both Federation and Co-op organizations
