Issues in Interoperable Structures of Regional Health Information Networks

Abstract

In this article, the authors present a brief view of the regional health information networks (RHN) and introduce their interoperable organizational structures. The authors present key issues to achieve interoperability among the health information structures of the regional environment. A description of the risk assessment methodology for data and processes in the RHN structures is also included. Successful examples are then described. Finally, important areas to focus when evaluating RHN are also introduced.