Critical Access
Program
Contexture HIE Solutions at No Cost
At Contexture, we are dedicated to building meaningful connections that improve lives in every care setting. Rural and Tribal Health providers play an essential role in the healthcare ecosystem, often serving as the primary and most trusted touchpoint for their communities. To support the critical work they do, our Critical Access Program provides our most utilized health information exchange (HIE) solutions at no cost to eligible healthcare organizations. The set of Contexture HIE solutions included varies by facility type. Please reach out to GetConnected@Contexture.org to learn which solutions your organization would receive at no cost under this program.
Program Eligibility
Organizations that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive a set of Contexture HIE solutions at no cost:
Federal Designation
- Critical Access Hospital (including affiliated Rural Health Clinics)
- Rural Health Clinic
- Indian Health Service Facility
- 638 Tribally Owned Facility
- Urban Indian Facility
Geography
- Operating in Arizona and/or Colorado
Rural HIE Participation Matters
HIE participation strengthens rural healthcare organizations today while supporting long‑term sustainability and excellence in patient care.
Better Care, Even with Limited Resources
Rural teams often operate with smaller staff and broader responsibilities. Real‑time patient information enables providers to make faster, safer decisions without having to track down outside records, or "chart chase."
Improved Continuity for Traveling or Referred Patients
Patients frequently receive care outside their local community including specialist visits, hospital stays, emergency care, or care during seasonal travel. HIE participation ensures their information follows them, reducing gaps in care.
Enhanced Care Coordination Across Settings
Rural providers are central to coordinating care across primary, specialty, and post‑acute services. Access to up‑to‑date health data supports smoother transitions of care and reduces redundant testing.
Reduced Administrative Burden
Manual processes like faxing, phone calls, and paper record requests place strain on rural teams. HIE tools connect providers and support staff to the information they need, removing manual steps, saving time, and enabling more efficient operations.
Stronger Patient Outcomes and Community Health
When providers have comprehensive information at the point of care, they can deliver safer, more proactive treatment, helping to improve outcomes and strengthen community health.
HIE Participation in Action
Horizon Health and Wellness Cut Hospital Use in Half
Not only did Horizon Health and Wellness improve service and outcomes for its high-needs patients, but it was also able to reduce hospital emergency and inpatient visits. By receiving Alerts from Contexture on hospital admissions and discharges, the Horizon Health and Wellness strategy that focused on these top utilizers saw a reduction in the average number of visits to the hospital fall from 3.1 to 1.5 visits per month…
Colorado’s Wound Wizard Uses Contexture Magic to Reduce Referral Wait Times
Dr. Traci Kimball gained instant access to a wealth of patient information by integrating the Contexture portal into her workflow. This comprehensive data source included details of hospital visits, treatments, operations, medications and more, all available at her fingertips, whether in the office or visiting patients in the field…
Get Started Today
Contact us at GetConnected@contexture.org to learn more about the Critical Access Program and to see how Contexture can support your organization.
