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CHIME-Net, the Connecticut Health Information Network: a pilot study
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1995
Summary
The CHIME-Net pilot project implemented a state-wide community health information network using frame-relay technology. This initiative represents a significant milestone in advancing healthcare connectivity through inter-institutional collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Telecommunications in Healthcare
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Community health information networks are crucial for modern healthcare delivery.
- Interfacility and internet connectivity present challenges in healthcare systems.
- Collaborative efforts among institutions are vital for technological advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the implementation experiences of the CHIME-Net pilot project.
- To outline the foundational steps for a state-wide community health information network.
- To highlight the adoption of new technologies in the healthcare industry.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a frame-relay approach for network connectivity.
- Established interfacility and internet links for data exchange.
- Documented the implementation process of a pilot project within a collaborative framework.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented the CHIME-Net pilot project, demonstrating feasibility.
- Gained valuable insights into the practical application of frame-relay technology in healthcare.
- Identified key experiences and challenges in establishing a collaborative health information network.
Conclusions:
- The CHIME-Net pilot project serves as a successful first milestone for state-wide implementation.
- Frame-relay technology offers a viable solution for interfacility and internet connectivity in healthcare.
- Collaborative initiatives are essential for integrating new technologies into the healthcare sector.