Federated Health Information Systems

Federated Health Information Systems refer to a collaborative approach where different healthcare organizations can share and access patient information while maintaining control over their own data. Instead of centralizing all records in one location, each institution keeps its data in its own system. This allows for improved patient care by enabling healthcare providers to access relevant information from other systems when needed, while ensuring privacy and security. Essentially, it creates a network where healthcare entities work together to provide better health outcomes without compromising the integrity of individual records.