At HealthInfoNet, our mission is to improve patient care, safety, and coordination. To achieve this objective, it's crucial that patients receiving care in the state understand and trust our services.
- HealthInfoNet is a secure computer system that is used by doctors, hospitals, and other providers to share information with the sole purpose of providing you with better and safer care.
- Regardless of where you've been seen for care in the state, the HealthInfoNet system is designed to consolidate your your key medical information into a single electronic health record so that doctors, hospitals, and other providers have what they need to care for you best.
- Providers already share your health records via fax, email, and mail. HealthInfoNet makes sharing methods easier, faster, and more secure through its computer system.
- Your HealthInfoNet record includes information about your health, prescription medicines, allergies, test results, x-rays, and reports.
- Your record also includes demographic information so that users of the system can identify you upon presenting for care, including your name, date of birth, physical address, sex, telephone number, and social security number (if you have one).
- Certain mental health and HIV/AIDS information is only included if you say it’s okay, or if you are in a medical emergency. Learn more about Your Choices or call 866-592-4352 for more information.
- HealthInfoNet helps your healthcare providers work together to make informed decisions about your care, especially in the case of an emergency.
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Other benefits may include:
• Better quality care
• Fewer mistakes
• Fewer repeat tests
• Less paperwork
• Lower costs
• Better health outcomes
- HealthInfoNet takes every action to keep your records safe. For detailed information, visit our section on "Privacy & Security Practices."
- Information is encrypted and sent over private and secure computer connections to ensure that only those authorized to view your information have access.
- Information that identifies you will not be sold or added to any mailing lists. Only those involved in your healthcare can view your record.
- To request a report of who viewed your record and when, fill out the online audit request form or call 866-592-4352. Of course, no electronic system is completely secure. If you feel the risk outweighs the benefit, you may opt-out of the HIE at any time.
Still want to know more?
Continue to learn more about HealthInfoNet and the health information exchange by viewing our informational video (below) and brochure (here).
Not sure if you want a record in the HIE?
If you’d prefer to remove your individual health information from the health information exchange, HealthInfoNet can make that happen. Simply complete an “Opt-Out Form” and mail it back to our team. You can also always give us a call (1-866-592-4352) to have our staff work with you over the phone. Alternatively, ask your provider at your next appointment for an “Opt-Out Form” and they can help you complete and submit the necessary materials.
I do not want my medical information available in the HealthInfoNet system. Complete and submit our “Opt-Out Form“
I want to include my mental health and/or HIV information in the HealthInfoNet system. Complete and submit our “Mental Health/HIV Opt-In Form”
I previously opted-out of the HealthInfoNet system but want to opt-back in. Complete and submit our “Opt-In Form”
I want to know who has viewed my HealthInfoNet record. Complete and submit our “Record Audit Form”