Highlights of the review included a review of the interelational database. Clinical functions such as registering patients and processing orders are also supported. Administrative and data mining functions include activities such as the evaluation of practice patterns, outcomes research, and retrospective medical record research. Potential for future initiatives includes extending the scope of HIN, the evaluation of HIN, and amplification of support tools to include physician assistant and nurse practitioner support. Questions and associated points of discussion are summarized below.
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State funding may be an option. The legislative session is almost here. However, since this initiative is not on our list of requested budget items in the LAR, it would be unlikely to get distinct funding. UT System funding may be another option. Such a system would provide decision support, outcomes analysis, and UT HMO information management.