Health care IT collaboration in Massachusetts: the experience of creating regional connectivity

J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2005 Nov-Dec;12(6):596-601. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M1866. Epub 2005 Jul 27.

Abstract

The state of Massachusetts has significant early experience in planning for and implementing interoperability networks for exchange of clinical and financial data. Members of our evolving data-sharing organizations gained valuable experience that is of potential benefit to others regarding the governance, policies, and technologies underpinning regional health information organizations. We describe the history, roles, and evolution of organizations and their plans for and success with pilot projects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems / organization & administration
  • Community Networks / organization & administration
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
  • Health Planning
  • Humans
  • Information Systems / organization & administration*
  • Massachusetts
  • Medical Records Systems, Computerized / organization & administration
  • Multi-Institutional Systems / organization & administration*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Regional Medical Programs / organization & administration*