Health Information Exchanges

Our nation’s clinicians lack access to critical information at the point of care that could help them improve patient safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) offer the potential to bridge this information gap by enabling the secure exchange of patient data among industry stakeholders.

	Research Paper: Harnessing the Power of HIEs for Chronic Care Management This paper discusses the economic and clinical benefits that HIE-enabled chronic care management can provide for patients and the health care industry as a whole.
	Research: HIE Business Models –The Path to Sustainable Financial Success Explore the challenges facing today’s HIEs as they struggle to achieve a sustainable business model.
	Resource: HIE Playbook Learn about the current HIE landscape and ways stakeholders can help promote HIE development at the state and local levels.
	Privacy and Access Concerns About Health Information Compete with Care Efficiencies Industry Compass 2.0: Intersection of Increasing Transparencies & Practices
	States’ Role in Health Information Exchanges: A Collaborative Approach Across Multiple Stakeholders Learn why states are in an excellent position to champion the implementation and adoption of HIEs nationwide.
	Article: Regulatory Changes Affecting HIEs Examine new rulings that are aimed at increasing HI E adoption.
	Online Usage: 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers Health consumers are demanding enhanced online access to all facets of health care. That much is clear. When it comes to questions of adding value to health care services they receive, greater digital connectivity leads the list.