Health Information Exchange

A Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a secure way for doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to share your medical information electronically. This helps ensure that the right people have access to your health records when needed, which can improve your care and reduce delays.

Benefits of HIE for Patients:

• Better Care Coordination – If you see multiple doctors or visit different hospitals, HIE allows them to share your records, so you don’t have to repeat your medical history.
• Faster Treatment – In emergencies, doctors can quickly access your medical history, allergies, and medications, which can be life-saving.
• Fewer Duplicate Tests – Since your records are shared, you may not need to repeat blood tests, X-rays, or other procedures, saving you time and money.
• More Accurate Records – With fewer manual entries, there’s less chance of mistakes in your medical history.
• More Convenience – You don’t have to carry paper records or request files to be sent between doctors.

Potential Risks:

• Privacy Concerns – While HIE systems are designed to be secure, there is always a risk that unauthorized people could access your health information.
• Data Errors – If incorrect information is shared, it could lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment.
• Access Control – Not all providers may have the same access level, which could affect how well they use your information.
• Disclosure of Sensitive Healthcare Data - Please be advised that by providing your consent to share information, you may be authorizing the disclosure of sensitive healthcare data.

Please complete the form below to opt-in to this exchange.

Note: If you are wanting to opt-out of the Health Information Exchange please call Health Information Management.