Missing Link Of The Health Information Exchange Loop: Engaging Patients

Abstract

Since 2004, the services of the Florida Health Information Exchange (HIE) have grown, and in 2011, the state contracted with Harris Corporation to provide some basic services to the Florida health care industry and provide functional improvements to the expanding state-wide HIE. The endeavors of this public-private partnership continue to the present day; however, as HIE services have expanded, challenges continue to be encountered. Ultimately, successful exchange of medical data requires patient engagement and “buy-in.” The purpose of this article will consider why patient engagement is important for HIE success, offer recommendations to improve both patient and provider interest, and consider the importance of online patient portals to increase the effectiveness of health record keeping and the sharing of vital patient medical information needed by caregivers and their patients.

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

Health Care Delivery and Clinical Science: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Number of Pages

1185-1196

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3926-1.ch059

Socpus ID

85041694029 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85041694029

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