Most states have a health information exchange (HIE). An HIE is a trusted, secure organization that enables health information to be shared, in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, across health care providers and others who support a person’s overall health.

Instead of data being siloed in separate systems, an HIE ensures health information (such as lab results, discharge summaries, medications, and care plans) flows responsibly across care settings to those designated and allowed to receive it, supporting whole-person care, reducing fragmentation, and enabling better outcomes for individuals, communities, and populations.