Sustainability Planning for Healthcare Information Exchanges with Supplier Rebate Program
研究医疗信息交换（HIE）如何通过采用多周期双服务模型来提升盈利能力并维持成员规模，为HIE的长期可持续性提供指导，并帮助政策制定者改善医疗提供者的参与和HIE运营。
Can adopting multiple revenue streams secure long-term sustainability of HIEs? Healthcare information exchanges (HIEs) facilitate information sharing among participating healthcare practices. Despite HIEs’ pivotal role in improving healthcare delivery, many struggle to be financially sustainable in the long run. As a practical and implementable solution for this issue, this article proposes a multiperiod two-service model that improves the profitability of HIEs while retaining a sizable member pool. This study provides the guidelines for HIEs in adopting a two-service model. It also sheds light on how policymakers could intervene successfully to improve participation of healthcare providers and operations of the HIEs to guarantee long-term survival.