word
Health Information Exchange
helth in-for-MAY-shun eks-CHAYNJ
/hɛlθ ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
healthinformationexchange
Dictionary meaning
The electronic sharing of health-related information among organisations — such as hospitals, clinics, labs, and pharmacies — according to nationally recognised standards, enabling coordinated care across providers and settings
History and origin
Driven by US federal policy through the HITECH Act (2009) and Meaningful Use programme; abbreviated HIE
Examples
- When the patient arrived at the emergency department, the HIE allowed clinicians to access her medication list from her GP's system.
- Health information exchange is essential for preventing duplicate testing and medication errors during care transitions.
Synonyms: HIE, health data exchange, interoperable data sharing
Pronunciation tips
HIE can refer both to the activity (exchanging data) and the organisation that operates the exchange infrastructure
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