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?