A large hospital is associated with two nearby pharmacies. The owners of the hospital would like patient information to be stored and shared electronically between the hospital and the pharmacies. Which is the best solution for this task?

A Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) supports electronic sharing of health information among healthcare organizations in a particular area. Because the hospital and pharmacies are nearby and need to exchange patient information locally, a RHIO is the best fit. The National Health Information Network is intended to support information exchange across a broader, national network.

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