Question

Which of the following answers best describes the relationship between the health information exchange (HIE) and regional health information organization (RHIO)?

		A. The HIE provides oversight to authorize the location of health information and the secure transfer and reuse of that health information electronically.
		B. RHIO provides oversight to authorize the location of health information and the unsecured transfer and reuse of that health information electronically.
		C. RHIO provides oversight to authorize the location of health information and the secure transfer and reuse of that health information electronically.
		D. RHIO provides analysis of health information and the secure transfer and reuse of that health information electronically.

Answer 1

The following answers best describes the relationship between the health information exchange (HIE) and regional health information organization (RHIO);

C. RHIO provides oversight to authorize the location of health information and the secure transfer and reuse of that health information electronically. As the RHIO is basically a health information organization bringing together health care stakeholders within a defined geographic area and controls the health information exchange among these stakeholders for improving health and care in that community.