Health Information Exchange (HIE) is being rolled out and we want to make sure YOU are included!

HINSTX Saves Time

With faster access to information, you will have patient information compiled from across systems when you need it. This means less time searching, faxing and calling other providers for information and fewer duplicate tests.

HINSTX Improves Care

With accurate and standardized transmission of information, you will get results and reports in a consistent format. This means less chance for error and fewer delays for treatment.

HINSTX Reduces Cost

With automated and streamlined information exchange, there is less chance for mistakes and a more efficient use of your practice's resources. This reduces expenses related to unnecessary medications, tests, and hospitalizations.

HINSTX Enhances Privacy

With secure information systems, there's controlled access to patient health information and less paper. This means more privacy for patients.

Benefits of Health Information Exchange

Health information exchange (HIE) is the secure, electronic process of sharing patients' clinical information with other physicians and health care providers to improve quality of care and practice efficiencies.  HIE has been documented to benefit physician practices in many ways including:

• Improved access to test results and resultant efficiencies on practice
• Improved quality of practice life
• Reduced staff time spent on handling lab and radiology results
• Reduced staff time spent on clerical administration and filing

*All of the above points are according to a national survey by eHealth Initiative.

Health Information Exchange
Achieve interoperability and prepare today for meaningful use.

• Community-wide and Statewide Connectivity
• Standards-based Data and Messages
• Lab and Radiology Results Delivery
• Privacy and Security Protocols
• Lab and Radiology Ordering (planned)
• Public Health Alerts, Immunizations and Reporting (planned)
• Medication History Search and Reconciliation (planned)

Gulf Coast Regional Extension Center (GCREC) Support for EHR Adoption & Upgrades
Some primary care physicians may be eligible for support in adopting or upgrading to a electronic health record (EHR) and achieving meaningful use through GCREC. GCREC offers technical assistance, guidance and information on best practices to directly support and accelerate priority primary care providers' efforts to become meaningful users of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).