The Network Work Group is considering the terms “regional health information organization” and “health information exchange.” Based on previous industry input, the group revised its HIE definition to cover only the process of electronic exchange, not the governing function or entity. Consequently, the group is seeking comments on names and definitions for a sixth term to describe the entity that governs an HIE beyond the confines of a specific regionally based community.
The Records Work Group is considering the terms “electronic medical records,” “electronic health records” and “personal health records.” Both work groups have posted updated draft definitions at definitions.nahit.org, and also are accepting additional comment on these definitions through April 9.
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