Answer to Question 1
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Rationale: Although great strides have been made concerning interoperable standards, the capabilities of the systems along with the standards need further investigation through nationwide health information network.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale: The HIE initiatives are often started by research teams, advisory councils, and executive committees which can serve as the steering committee to coordinate the communication, education, foundational planning, and adoption activities to initiate and sustain standards for a state-level HIE program.