ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Regional Health Information Organization

A regional health information organization is like a big group that helps doctors and hospitals share information about their patients with each other. It's like they all have special walkie-talkies that they can use to talk to one another and share important information about people's health.

When you go to the doctor, they write down things about you, like your name, age, and what's wrong with you. They also take notes about any medicines you might need or any special things that your body needs to stay healthy.

Before, doctors and hospitals only kept this information in their own little books or computers. But now, they can share this information with other doctors and hospitals in their area, so everyone knows what's going on and can help take good care of you.

This sharing system is called a regional health information organization. It helps all the doctors and hospitals work together better, which helps keep people healthy and safe.