Question

(Note: As an HIM student it is not only important to learn facts, concepts, and principles, you must also be able to effectively think critically about this knowledge in a variety of increasingly complex ways. The Case Study activities will help improve your critical thinking skills needed in your future career.)

Your physicians have asked you to identify the health information exchange (HIE) in your area and to provide the following information about the HIE.

1. Name of the HIE
2. City and state where the HIE is located
3. Website URL of the HIE
4. HIE model used (be sure to explain in detail)
5. When the HIE was established
6. The advantages and disadvantages of participating in the HIE
7. How the HIE would impact their practice

Answer 1

Name :- Hoag HIE

City and state:- Orange Country, California

Website :- hie.hoag.org

Established in 2004

HIE model used:- The central HIE data model connects a number of payer, provider, and public health data sources through a single common data pool

Advantages:- Improve patient safety, increase efficiency, prevents unnecessary testing.

Disadvantages:- cost factors, transition and training of staff, fear of privacy and safety

Impact :- All the advantages listed above helps in reducing infections and other diseases.