Providing patients with meaningful choices.

摘要

HIM PROFESSIONALS HAVE a rich and proud history serving as custodians of the health record, with solid experience and knowledge in process, policy, and procedure surrounding the management and disclosure of health information. In the recent past, this information was confined to the inside of a facility or organization. Today, the industry is entering a new environment where components of the health record are being shared and exchanged widely outside of the proverbial four walls. The evolving health information exchange (HIE) environment brings new challenges and new ways to use and exchange health information. Healthcare organizations are poised to share high volumes of protected health information (PHI) in the years to come, and patients will need education on making choices when it comes to deciding who can access their PHI.