What is a Health Information Exchange?

A Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a system that allows health care providers and patients to access and share medical information electronically. The primary goal of an HIE is to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of healthcare by providing timely access to patient information. An HIE often involves:

1. Data Sharing: HIEs facilitate the secure exchange of health data between different healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and labs. This includes everything from patient history and lab results to imaging studies and medications.

2. Improved Care Coordination: By having access to a patient's complete medical history, healthcare providers can make more informed decisions, reducing duplication of tests and procedures and improving the overall quality of care.

3. Enhanced Patient Safety: With better access to patient data, providers can identify potential issues more quickly, such as allergies or adverse drug interactions, reducing the risk of medical errors.

4. Increased Efficiency: HIEs streamline administrative tasks and reduce the need for paper records, making healthcare processes more efficient and reducing costs.

5. Patient Engagement: Some HIEs allow patients to access their health information, empowering them to take a more active role in managing their own health.

Current list of participating HIES below:

CONNIE- Connecticut's Health Information Exchange (ph) 888-783-4410 (e) help@conniect.org

This list will be updated as new state HIEs are integrated with our electronic health record