The <u>Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN</u>) - used to share patient data between organizations
The <u>Electronic Data Intermediary (EDI) </u>is the key for the way e-prescriptions are submitted to pharmacies
The<u> Electronic Health Record (EHR)</u> database of healthcare data
The <u>Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO</u>) is the HIE that operates regionally
Explanation:
Under the Health Information Exchange (HIE) program:
The NHIN, Nationwide Health Information Network is the common platform which functions with a set standards that allows and regulates HIE both at the national and regional level to be used by various organizations like the healthcare providers, the federal agencies, consumers.
An EDI, Electronic Data Intermediary is a service that facilitates secure transaction and transmission of an e-prescription order. This functions by providing the necessary infrastructure like interconnection of computers between the prescribing healthcare practitioner and the pharmacy, refill authorization request etc.
An EHR, Electronic Health Record, is a database of healthcare details of a patient to be accessed electronically by both healthcare provider and the patient. An EHR provides details about patient’s demographics, past medical history, past surgical history, present illness, relevant clinical and diagnostic data, allergies, medications, immunization, family medical history and other relevant health details.
An RHIO, Regional Health Information (exchange) Organization comprises of a group of regional organizations in a specific geographical area which function to provide safe and secure HIE according to the standards.
