As a key element of the Administration's health information technology strategy, the development of a Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) will provide the foundation for an interoperable, standards-based network for the secure exchange of healthcare information. The Office of the National Coordinator is advancing the NHIN as a “network of networks” built from state and regional health information exchanges (HIEs) and other networks to support the exchange of healthcare information by connecting these networks and the systems they connect. See HHS.gov for additional information.
HIMSS Releases Public Opinion Survey on the Nationwide Health Information Network
In September, 2007 HIMSS commissioned American Viewpoint, Inc. to conduct national research relating to the development of the NHIN. In all, 57 percent of Americans favor and 30 percent oppose development of the NHIN. Support cuts across party lines as 56 percent of Republicans, 63 percent of Democrats, and 54 percent of Independents are in favor. Majority support is also apparent regardless of sex, income, race or geographic region.
