Keystone Health Information Exchange™

* ADVISORY - We have recently changed our name to reflect a commitment to the entire state of Pennsylvania. We look forward to working with care givers throughout Pennsylvania to share important patient information when it's appropriate.

The Keystone Health Information Exchange™ (KeyHIE) organization aims to provide healthcare professionals with the timely information they need to provide the best care possible for their patients. The Exchange will connect physicians and other healthcare professionals in a 31-county region to more than 50 hospitals and other facilities in the region.

KeyHIE supports the Strategic Framework promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Services "to drive improvements in health care quality, safety, and efficiency". While it was initiated by Geisinger Health System, the Exchange will be governed by representatives from participating organizations across the region.

Significant Benefits

There are many benefits for patients and their providers in this connected future. One common scenario is illustrative: Following an automobile accident, a patient arrives at an emergency room where she has never been seen before. An electronic look-up reveals that the patient was recently seen at a nearby hospital. Her problem list, allergies, and recent lab results are immediately available to the treating physician.

Our Vision

To enable high quality, convenient, efficient, healthcare in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

Our Mission

Create an environment to facilitate secure and timely access to comprehensive healthcare information.

View our Mission, Vision, and Values.

 
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