In some organizations, however, such a support system can be quite large and sophisticated
Information network or social network? Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on World Wide Web In some organizations, however, such a support system can be quite large and sophisticated. Once the system is in place, additional users should be added. In this phase a communications program should be developed to increase the number of participants. De facto standards are developed without any formal planning. De jure standards are properly approved by networks governing body. These are developed with research and design to fulfill the requirement of data communication. Once basic capabilities are implemented, a mature CHIN can offer extensive cost-recovering health-related services to providers, related agencies, and consumers. Developments are underway that eventually will allow a CHIN to support a fully integrated longitudinal health record. A national network of mature CHINs would offer health care professionals further collaborative possibilities that could change th...