The Importance of Standards and Its Use in Healthcare
Synthesis Journal
Alan Boucher, October 2006
Dr. Thomas M. Eberle, Steven Yeo
This article illustrates the current concerns and challenges faced in the healthcare industry and the needs of standards for Access of information, Quality of care and Cost reduction. It also explains the various available standards and their use in removing market barriers through case studies in building the Personal Health Record and Standards in RHIOs (Regional Health Information Organizations).
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