title: A catalyst for the networking movement.
abstract: Charles Jones has a clear vision for how community health information networks can improve health care delivery in West Virginia. He's seen what EDI has done for retailing and manufacturing industries. Now, he's trying to turn his dreams into reality by heading a consortium that's developing a strategy for building several networks in the state. Jones is demonstrating how one hospital executive with strong personal convictions can spark a sweeping effort to change the way a state health care system functions.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007857:Leadership; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D014903:West Virginia