Health information exchange is the act of moving health-related information electronically among multiple organizations, while a Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a formal entity providing a set of services that enable the collection and sharing of a patient's information among participating organizations. The ability to exchange health information electronically is the foundation of efforts to transform the healthcare system. Formal independent and governmental organizations have emerged to establish HIEs, often funded by state-wide health information exchange grants made available by the federal Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. These formal HIEs now exist in many communities, regions and states across the country. We invite you to learn more about the concept of health information exchange, as well as about state efforts to implement HIEs by reading our new products below.
Fast Facts: What is health information exchange?
50 State Comparative Map: Status of Health Information Exchanges
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