Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will meet these learning objectives:
a. Determine the appropriate HIE model for a specific setting
b. Compare various HIE models for their appropriate applications
c. Apply data extraction techniques and tools for creating a plan to
improve patient outcomes
Module at a Glance
This is the recommended plan for completing the reading assignments and
activities within the module. Additional information can be found in the
module Reading and Resources section and in the task list.
1. Read the assigned resources.
2. Complete your journal assignment.
3. Complete your short paper.
Reading and Resources
Required Resources
Textbook: Health Information Management: Concepts, Principles, and
Practice Chapter 12 (pp. 387-397, 399-402)
Consider the following questions as you read:
What are the models of HIE, and what are their benefits and
limitations?
How does HIE increase both trust in data as well as between patients
and providers?
How does HIE lead to informed decision-making for stakeholders?
How does the implementation of HIE support compliance with
healthcare standards?
What are the building blocks to interoperability that must be
considered when implementing an HIE?
Big Healthcare Data: Preserving Security and Privacy
This article provides an overview of security and privacy concerns with
collecting big data in the healthcare industry.
3 Technology Strategies for Improving HIE Sustainability
This brief article discusses three technology strategies that can improve
sharing data among HIEs.
Additional Support (Optional)
Semantic Interoperability Platform for Healthcare Information Exchange
This article describes semantic interoperability solutions designed to enable
the exchange of standardized healthcare information between health
facilities while preserving and authorizing the use of local information
models and terminologies within each care setting.
