Discussion Question

1a. From the e-Activity, determine a key trend that supports the implementation of either a community health information network (CHIN) or regional health information organizations (RHINO) in today's health care organizations. Justify your response.

1b. Create an argument that the benefits outweigh the challenges when transitioning from CHIN to RHINO. Provide support for your argument.

1c. Suggest a significant advantage to integrating a computerized physician order entry system (COPE) and a clinical decision support system (CDSS), as part of an organization's EHR. Provide support for your rationale.

1d. Take a position on whether paper health records or electronic database systems are more efficient. Support your rationale. Next, determine three advantages and three disadvantages to the use of electronic medical records. Justify your analysis.

Course / subject: Health Information Systems-