title: Health information networks.
abstract: Health information networks could link health care providers throughout the community. Development activities in the United States are varied and numerous. Collaboration is key to the ultimate "network of networks" and is actively fostered.
authors.affiliation: Information Services Division, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201-1503, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ball
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Douglas
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D007391:International Cooperation; D012958:Societies, Scientific; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States