Compare and contrast the functions of a health information exchange (HIE), a regional health information organization (RHIO), and the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) in promoting health care quality and patient safety. Analyze commonalities and differences among these entities. Explain the implications of common data interchange standards and the role of governance within health care organizations in achieving the primary goals of each entity and sustaining excellence.

APA style, 3-4 pages in length and at least 2 credible sources.

Here are some sources I have found:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995716/

https://www.healthit.gov/providers-professionals/health-information-exchange/what-hie

https://healthinformationexchange.wordpress.com/tag/rhio/

http://www.amednews.com/article/20100906/business/309069963/4/

http://www.slideshare.net/nainil/nhin-and-rhio-presentation

http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_047551.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_047551.