A systematic process of electronically sharing healthcare information across different organizations and healthcare settings securely. HIE facilitates the efficient exchange of patient health information, including medical history, test results, medications, and other essential data, to improve healthcare delivery and coordination.
The ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data accurately, and use the exchanged information seamlessly. In HIE, interoperability ensures that disparate healthcare systems can effectively share and use health information.
Digital versions of patients’ paper charts, containing comprehensive health information, including medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results. HIE often involves the exchange of EHR data between healthcare providers.
The process of obtaining and managing patient consent for the sharing of their health information through an HIE network. Consent management mechanisms ensure that patients have control over who can access their health data and for what purposes.
The process of establishing uniform data formats, structures, and coding systems to ensure consistency and compatibility in exchanging health information across different healthcare systems. Standardization enables seamless data exchange and interpretation in HIE.
A governing body or entity responsible for overseeing and managing the exchange of health information among healthcare stakeholders within a specific geographic region or community. HIOs play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining HIE networks.
A centralized database or index containing unique identifiers and demographic information of patients across multiple healthcare organizations. MPIs facilitate the accurate matching and linking of patient records from disparate sources within an HIE network.
Software tools and systems integrated into electronic health records (EHRs) or HIE platforms to assist healthcare providers in making informed clinical decisions. CDS systems analyze patient data to provide evidence-based recommendations, alerts, and guidelines at the point of care.
A chronological record that tracks the access, use, and modification of patient health information within an HIE network. Audit trails enhance transparency, accountability, and security by documenting user activities and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
The process of analyzing and managing the health outcomes of a defined group of individuals, such as patients within a healthcare organization or community. HIE facilitates population health management by aggregating and analyzing health data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improving patient outcomes and public health initiatives.