59 Institutional inter-connectedness and linkage to the data center of the Fund is realised as part of the procedures of connecting state institutions to the network of state organs and state administration bodies. The type of links are dominantly MPLS networks and VPN public network communications. The speed and range are not adapted to the advanced and demanding services. Such is the case of radiological information system which involves the transfer of images of great resolution and capacity. On the health system level, there is yet to be introduced a standardized document management system. Strategic development tools Strategic planning of the development of the health care information system and e-health services, aside from the direct national benefits, enables better regional cooperation. This can be seen in the efforts of the EU countries to improve e-health to the mutual benefit of the citizens and the health care system. Seen as a use of the Internet and the related technologies in the health care system, e-health improves access, efficacy, efficiency, and quality of medical and operational processes. Its overall purpose is to enhance the health care system as a whole. The concept of e-health represents the most complex application of the information and communication technologies in the social realm. It ensures the availability of patientrelated information via Internet and related technologies, regardless of where that information is needed, so that particular segments of e-health, such as the e-record, e-prescription, e-referral, e-identification, diagnostics information system, m-health, and telemedicine can be realised for the data significant for the direct segment of healthcare rights, while medical data of the patients are available within IZIS. The abovementioned is the focus of this chapter. In this sense, a modern, up-to-date, and integrated health care system, supported by the ICT, is the central goal of e-health. Aside from the functional support, the information health system must support the health care system reforms. Activities should focus on digitalization of operational processes, reducing the costs, simplifying administrative procedures and health care system processes. The focus should be on quality, secure, and fast information exchange between all health care system users, with due respect to the privacy rights of citizens and the safety of the information regarding their health. The development and enhancement of integral healthcare information

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