Informatics Specialty Area and Interoperability

In assigned groups, in a paper (1,500-2,000 words), discuss the concept of interoperability and health information exchange (HIE), and the how you would approach the other groups (public, clinical, ancillary, software/medical device vendors and other health care informatics groups - HIM, admitting, finance, administrators). Papers must address the following:

1. Clearly describe interoperability within all groups.
2. Discuss the potential benefits you and the partners will receive from exchanging information.
3. Examine and outline the risks of exchanging data with other partners.
4. Describe the marketing approach the group would take to encourage health care vendors to exchange data.