The Louisiana Health Information Exchanged (LaHIE) launched in 2011 is a secured, standardized electronic system that allows for the sharing of important health information within the state and eventually across states. They are partnered with Orion Health a software company that works globally with companies to meet their software needs. LaHIE has a web-based access system that allows access to health records with an iPad, personal computers and PC networking.
It has a Hybrid Program meaning it uses a paper record system as well as electronic system that helps the state with overwhelming health care expenses improving in the electronic access and sharing of medical records using a network that is secure and confidential. This program also …show more content…
The program will also allow for the agency to keep track of patient visit listing where, when and what they reason(s) for office or ER visits. For example, if a patient presented in the doctor’s office and had lab work as well diagnostic testing and then return two days later, thus saving time and money by avoiding repeating blood work unless there is a need due to changes in diagnosis. It increases the quality of care as far as waiting time and even possibly can avoid hospital …show more content…
How information is shared and the confidentiality and security of the information it holds is of the utmost importance. The retrieval of documents is definitely a factor as it also affects the quality of service. The financial savings the organizations encounter is definitely a major plus. Even though the government gives incentives to organizations who use these type of programs, it does not cover all
It has a Hybrid Program meaning it uses a paper record system as well as electronic system that helps the state with overwhelming health care expenses improving in the electronic access and sharing of medical records using a network that is secure and confidential. This program also …show more content…
The program will also allow for the agency to keep track of patient visit listing where, when and what they reason(s) for office or ER visits. For example, if a patient presented in the doctor’s office and had lab work as well diagnostic testing and then return two days later, thus saving time and money by avoiding repeating blood work unless there is a need due to changes in diagnosis. It increases the quality of care as far as waiting time and even possibly can avoid hospital …show more content…
How information is shared and the confidentiality and security of the information it holds is of the utmost importance. The retrieval of documents is definitely a factor as it also affects the quality of service. The financial savings the organizations encounter is definitely a major plus. Even though the government gives incentives to organizations who use these type of programs, it does not cover all