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HIE (Health Information Exchange)

A network that enables secure sharing of patient health information across organizations.

Complete Definition

A Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a network infrastructure that enables the secure electronic sharing of patient health information across different healthcare organizations. HIEs facilitate the exchange of clinical data including care summaries (C-CDA documents), lab results, immunizations, and ADT (Admit/Discharge/Transfer) notifications. Major national HIE networks include CommonWell, Carequality, and eHealth Exchange. Regional and state-based HIEs also exist. Health Cloud integrates with HIEs to enrich Patient 360 views with community health data.

Key Points

  • 1Secure patient data sharing network
  • 2Connects multiple healthcare organizations
  • 3National networks: CommonWell, Carequality
  • 4Exchanges C-CDA documents, ADT feeds
  • 5Integrates with Health Cloud for Patient 360