Case Study
An FQHC Treats Complex Patients Using HIE Data
Through Healthix, The Institute for Family Health is able to access patient data that is actionable, relevant and easily accessible. This data is available at a provider’s fingertips and helps impact patient care. Here’s how the partnership works: The Institute cares for men, women, children and families regardless of their ability to pay. When a patient arrives in the ER, or is admitted to the hospital, Healthix provides a Clinical Alert into the Institute’s EMR. This alert notifies the physician regarding the patient - right then and there. Healthix Clinical Alerts are critical for the Institute’s complex patients. The alert allows the Institute’s clinician to reach out in real-time and speak with ER staff. This ensures essential information is conveyed clinic