A population ecology perspective on the functioning and future of health information organizations

Conclusion: HIOs compete for similar resources and are reacting to environmental pressures to better position themselves for continued survival and success. Our ecological research perspective helps move the discourse away from situation of a single exchange organization type toward a view of the broader dynamics and relationships of all organizations involved in facilitating HIE activities. Practice Implications: HIOs are attempting to partition the environment and differentiate services. HIE options should not be construed as an “either/or” decision, but one where multiple and complementary participation may be required.
Source: Health Care Management Review - Category: American Health Tags: Features Source Type: research