Description: The field of health information is subject to many laws, regulations, requirements and standards. The interaction between regulation and health influences the daily operations of healthcare providers. Sharing data between two separate organizations can be a delicate balance between the patient and organizations. Knowing the regulations that govern health information and the release of information is imperative. Failing to adhere to and think about the rules and regulations when forming decisions and policy can expose the organization and provider to unwarranted risk. In this assignment, you will review issues with data quality and challenge surrounding measuring health data. You will also review release of information requirements. Instructions:

Create a 5-6 page document that addresses the following:

1. Discuss the major types of health care information

2. Analyze four issues associated with poor quality health care data.

3. Examine the challenges associated with measuring data quality.

4. Discuss the laws and regulations that govern the release of patient information.

• Patient consent required to release information

• Outline the process for handling substance abuse medical record data.

• Discuss how the releasing organization/provider authenticates a healthcare provider requesting the information.

• Discuss how data exchange is secured.

Conduct research to answer the discussion points and questions and be sure to fully describe and support your answers and cite sources when necessary. This is a fact-based assignment that should not include unsupported opinion.