Question: Explore the functionality of the health information exchange (HIE). Both regional and local exchanges can provide benefits to both patients and healthcare providers. Evaluate the benefits and level of adoption of these information exchanges. Relate these benefits to population health management. Evaluate the value and usefulness of information exchanges. Analyze and suggest how patient continuity of care can be improved by access to an HIE.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 4-6 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.

• Include 3-5 references. Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; in-text references used throughout the assignment must be included in an APA-formatted reference list.