Shifts in the architecture of the Nationwide Health Information Network.
In the midst of a US $30 billion USD investment in the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) and electronic health records systems, a significant change in the architecture of the NwHIN is taking place. Prior to 2010, the focus of information exchange in the NwHIN was the Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). Since 2010, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) has been sponsoring policies that promote an internet-like architecture [...]
Author(s): Lenert, Leslie, Sundwall, David, Lenert, Michael Edward
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000442