The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan plans to create a "NHIN" that lets hospitals throughout the country share patient information in an effort to save money and make it easier for patients to seek second opinions. One pilot will send patient discharge data from hospitals to rehabilitation centers and another links maternity clinics to four hospitals. After completion of the pilots, the Japanese Association of Healthcare Information Systems Industry will determine the standard format for data exchanges.
Source:iHealthBeat
Date published: 07-13-06

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