Compare health information systems.

Comparison should include

• different types of health information systems (i.e., hospital vs. outpatient vs. clinic)
• systems’ ability to meet the needs of various types of healthcare enterprises
• compatibility and interoperability between systems
• data flows across health IT systems, including standards and current efforts to facilitate health information exchange between entities commonly involved with health IT system data exchange and
  • providers
  • communities
  • regions
  • the nation.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the various types of health information systems?
• Why is it important to be able to facilitate health information exchange between entities?
• What benefits can patients receive if a health information exchange is in place?
• How are healthcare costs affected if health information exchanges are in place?