The term “health information exchange” is used to refer to two distinct concepts. Health information exchange (a verb) is the act of moving health-related information electronically among multiple organizations within a region, community, or hospital system, while a Health Information Exchange (HIE - the noun) 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. To learn more about health information exchange, read our fast facts below.
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