Industry Watch: Publications May

“The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide,” co-authored by well-known health information consultants Laura Kolkman, RN, MS, FHIMSS, and Bob Brown of Mosaica Partners, was named the HIMSS Book of the Year in February. Published by HIMSS in 2011, this title provides the knowledge and tools that emerging state-, regional- or community-based HIE initiatives need to develop a framework for long-term sustainability.

This practical guide is available for purchase in the HIMSS online store and as a HIMSS e-book. For more information, including the table of contents and chapter summaries, helpful downloadable figures and checklists, visit www.himss.org/hieformationguide.