To Be Effective in Improving Care,EHRs Have to Be Fully

question 9

Short Answer

To be effective in improving care,EHRs have to be fully interoperable (have to be able to communicate with each other)nationally.A first step toward national interoperability would be regional interoperability.Regional cooperation is being fostered through the establishment of ___________________ (RHIOsin which data could be shared within a region.

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Definitions:

Unconscionable Transactions

Agreements that are so unfairly one-sided that they are considered to be oppressive or shockingly unjust.

Consumer Protection Legislation

Laws designed to ensure fair trade for consumers and to protect them from harmful practices by businesses.

Sale of Goods Act

A law that regulates the sale of goods, specifying the rights and duties of the buyer and the seller.

Negotiable Instrument

A document in writing that promises to pay a certain sum of money, either upon request or at a predetermined date, with the person responsible for payment identified on the document.