Regional Health Information Exchange: A Case Study

Download and read the following case study on Regional Health Information Networks: The Wisconsin Health Information Network:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2247949/pdf/procascamc00001-0403.pdf

In a well-written paper:

  • Describe the challenges that drove the need for a Regional Health Information Network (RHIN).
  • Assess the process used to approach the sharing of patient information.
  • Analyze several key challenges faced in achieving long-term viability, broad participation, and financial sustainability.
  • Describe some of the key use cases that were considered and explain why they were chosen.
  • What challenges were overcome and how was this achieved?
  • Compare this case study to one of your experiences and describe what you would do differently.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be 4-6 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages
  • Cite 3-5 references. References cannot be older than 10 years. (Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; use in-text citations throughout the assignment and include them in an APA-formatted reference list.)
  • Adhere to the guidelines of the grading rubric
  • Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements.