In the 1990s, many Americans interacted with the Internet through America Online. While this platform was revolutionary, providing users with e-mail services and access to content, it was also a closed network. Their users were restricted from accessing applications, content, and services available outside of AOL’s approved content providers. In the healthcare landscape, we still have a similar dynamic today. Both national networks and local or regional health information exchanges provide valuable services to their users;Link to original article ONC’s Proposed Rule will Connect People to their Care FastStats: Electronic Medical Records/Electronic Health Records (EMRs/EHRs) Share Print Related articles ONC and CDC Working Together to Strengthen Public Health Systems, Tools, and Practices that Keep Us Safe E Pluribus Unum APIs for Research: Perspectives from Providers Please login or register to post comments.