Texas has been in the front line when it comes to patient care. This has been made possible by the Texas Health Resources health Information Exchange (HIE). Texas Health HIE provides physicians with a full view of data on a patient needed to make informed clinical decisions. This information includes test results, lab results, current medication, radiology reports, and current hospitalizations among other information (Buntin, Burke, Hoaglin & Blumenthal, 2011).
There are 12 health information exchanges in Texas which are funded with federal funds, which can make information about a patient available at the point of care.
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The main HIE agents in Texas include FirstNet Exchange, Health Information Network of South Texas (HINSTx), Greater Houston HEALTHCONNECT (GHH), Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC), Healthcare Acess San Antonio (HASA), Paso del Norte HIE (PdN HIE), Rio One Network, Rio Grande Valley HIE (RGV HIE), North Texas Accountable Healthcare Partnership (NTAHP) and South Texas Health Systems (SETHS).
Health care information is available to all physicians on HIE regardless of the organizational boundaries. This is one of the major promises of health information technology and EHR (electronic health records). Access of information at the point of care in a secure manner is possible through HIEs.
Regarding transition of patients from acute care to long term care, Texas has enough information on HIEs which enhance smooth transition. Essential data of patient’s transition include medical history, chief complain, current medications, resuscitation status, change from baseline, name and contact of family member and a contact number if more information is required (Rao, Brammer, McKethan & Buntin, 2012). The information is usually available in a single page for easy and quick reference. Timely information transfer is financially beneficial to the hospital and PAC/LTC settings. Ultimately, Texas has done very well when it comes to HIE.
