Option #2 : Regional Health Information Exchange: A Case Study

Download and read the case study Regional Health Information Networks; The Wisconsin Health Information Network, a case study by Kim Pemble.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2247949/pdf/procascamc00001-0403.pdf

• Describe the challenges that drove the need for RHIN.
• Assess the process they used to approach the sharing of patient information.
• Analyze several key challenges they faced in achieving long-term viability, broad participation, and financial sustainability.
• Describe some of the key use cases that were considered and explain why.
• What challenges did they overcome and how did they overcome them?

Compare this case study to one of your experiences, and describe what you would do differently.

Requirements:

• Your written paper should be 4-5 pages in length not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.
• Use terms, evidence, and concepts from class readings.
• You need to cite at least three sources for this assignment, outside of the textbook. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find resources.
• Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.
• If you need assistance with your writing style, start with the links under the Research Help and Writing Help tabs on the CSU-Global Library’s homepage.