DR Root's career has focused on the business aspects of brining electronic commerce practices into regional health care communities in ways that reduce costs for the entire community. Dr Root has worked at the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN) since 1994 and now serves as the President and CEO. Through her work at UHIN Health Information, she has developed an in depth understanding of the importance of creating a sustainable business model for a successful community regional health care network. Dr Root was deeply involved in the development and implementation of many aspects of HIPAA at both national and local levels.