Author Question: The overall role of the state-level HIE initiatives can be loosely grouped into three broad ... (Read 39 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The overall role of the state-level HIE initiatives can be loosely grouped into three broad categories. Which of the following is not considered a category?

1. HIE enabler/readiness
2. HIE sustainability
3. HIE outsourcing/technical partnership
4. HIE operator

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the relationship between the national health information network (NHIN) and the health information exchanges (HIE) in the United States?

1. The success of the NHIN is dependent on the state-wide HIEs.
2. The success of the NHIN is not dependent on the state-wide HIEs.
3. The success of the state-wide HIEs is dependent on the NHIN.
4. The success of the state-wide HIEs is not dependent on the NHIN.

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: HIE enabler/readiness is considered one of the categories and focuses on coordinating and enabling ongoing regional HIE initiatives.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The NHIN is a structure that will bring together the state-level HIE and regional HIOs when all stakeholders are using the evolving information exchange standards. The state-level HIE programs have the responsibility to organize and facilitate the implementation of interoperability standards with stakeholders through state-wide operational planning. The role of the state-level HIE program can adapt to the state's needs and priorities based on characteristics of providers from evaluation of current HIT use. The agencies such as public health and Medicaid services within the state government are stakeholders and will be involved with HIE services. The success for the NHIN is dependent on the state-wide HIEs.