Frequently Asked Questions
What is health information exchange?
Health
information exchange (HIE) is a process that enables health care
providers from different institutions to share patient information
for treatment and other approved purposes in a secure electronic
environment. HIE is commonly undertaken with the goal of improving
patient safety and quality of care by reducing gaps in patient
clinical information from provider to provider, thereby enabling
clinicians to make the best care decisions possible.
Who can access LIPIX?
Access to
patient data within LIPIX will be limited to clinicians authorized
to access the system by their participating institutions or by LIPIX
itself. Each participating institution enters into a legal agreement
with LIPIX that specifies the responsibilities of both LIPIX and the
participating institution to safeguard patient data and only use
patient data for appropriate purposes.
Where is the data stored?
Clinical
patient data will continue to reside in information systems behind
the firewalls of the acquiring organizations. LIPIX does not create
a central repository of clinical information, rather LIPX will route
encrypted electronic transactions among participating institutions
so that they may exchange data. There is a central registry
identifying which patients have information and where it can be
found. This central registry is housed at a professional data center
on Long Island.
Does the patient have a say?
Yes. Prior to
any clinical information being exchanged or even being viewed by
providers outside of the organization in which it was obtained, the
patient must provide explicit written consent. This consent is
durable, but revocable at any time.
How do I find out more?
By reading the pages of this website you can
discover a good deal about LIPIX's goals, objectives and services
provided. By following the links to other sites you can learn more
about health information exchange in general and LIPIX in
particular. If you'd like to speak to someone from our team, you can
also click "Contact Us" under the About LIPIX menu to fill out our
contact form.
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