The NwHIN is often referred to as a “network-of-networks” because the network arises when diverse public and private sector entities physically implement the NwHIN Interface Specifications and the related standards from Health Level 7 International (HL7), and Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) within their physical health care systems. This critical part of the national health Information Technology (IT) agenda will enable health information to follow the consumer, be available for clinical decision making, and support appropriate (meaningful) use of health care information to improve patient care and public health. The NwHIN provides a common technical and trust platform for health information exchange (HIE) across diverse entities, within communities and across the country, helping to achieve the goals of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. NwHIN is a collection of standards, protocols, legal agreements, specifications, and services that enable the secure exchange of health 1 information over the Internet. Health Informatics Network (NwHIN) is a United States (US) initiative coordinated by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), under the Health and Human Services Department.
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