How does RWJF define a health information exchange?
A health information exchange is an organization or collaboration that supports the exchange of person/patient-level health information relevant to the individual’s health care. The organization may be a formally chartered corporate entity or may be a collaboration that is moving towards formalizing its legal status. Health information exchanges frequently support providers and other partners within a specified geographic area. 4. How do I find out if there is a health information exchange in my area? Connecting Communities for Better Health, a project of the Foundation for eHealth Initiative, has a resource center on their Web site that offers a community directory of HIE activities. You can also contact your local quality improvement organization (QIO), medical association, or hospital association to see if there is a health information exchange initiative in your area. 5. What value does public health receive from participation in a health information exchange? Potential benefits to
