A method for exchanging patient data between healthcare organizations that is endorsed by the federal government is:
a. copying information to a secure USB drive and giving it to another organization.
b. providing EHR log-in accounts to providers outside the organization.
c. implementing a secure Internet connection using components of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN).
d. The federal government does not endorse sharing health information between organizations.
ANS: C
Implementing a secure Internet connection using components of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) is a method for exchanging data endorsed by the federal government. The other methods listed are not considered safe and confidential, and the federal government does endorse health information sharing.
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