The Five Critical Key Components of the Health Information Environment
(Fourth Component)
- A mechanism for validating compliance with the SPE Common Framework and standards. Early in the evolution, a separate private sector mechanism that may or may not be distinct from the SPE, is needed for validating compliance with the SPE Common Framework and standards and policies. Ultimately the network effect may create a mechanism for self-enforcing compliance. The method for validation must encourage, not deter, new entrants to the health IT market for tools and services to encourage competition and innovative business models.
