Review:
Health Information Exchange
overall review score: 4.5
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Health Information Exchange (HIE) is the electronic sharing of patient medical information between different healthcare providers and organizations.
Key Features
- Improves coordination of care
- Reduces duplicate tests and procedures
- Enhances patient safety
- Increases efficiency in healthcare delivery
Pros
- Facilitates timely access to crucial patient information
- Improves communication between healthcare providers
- Reduces medical errors and improves patient outcomes
Cons
- Security and privacy concerns over the sharing of sensitive health data
- Integration challenges with different electronic health record systems