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Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Findings and Next Steps

Observations from First Stakeholder Meeting
- Definitional Issues
- Uses of information
- Exchange of sensitive information
- Standardized, meaningful consent process
- Enforcement and transparency
- Consumer engagement
Key Questions for RHIO Consent Rules
- Activities: What are the preferred activities with respect to electronic health information exchange are we seeking to govern and support?
- Obligations: What are the obligations of participating in the activities defined above?
  - Uses of information
  - Exchange of sensitive information
  - Standardized, meaningful consent process
- Benefits/Penalties: What are the consequences, including benefits and penalties, of meeting the obligations defined above?
- Enforcement: How and by whom will these benefits/penalties be enforced?