Contexture HIE:

Patient Rights and Consent

Understand your participation in health information exchange

A health information exchange (HIE) allows your healthcare team to securely access your records no matter where you seek treatment. By participating in the HIE, your doctor will be able to provide better care through more informed decisions, especially in emergency situations.

What We Do

Contexture operates the HIE that serves Arizona and Colorado. Our HIE enables participating healthcare providers to securely share and access up-to-date patient information, improving care quality, safety, and efficiency.

Your Privacy Matters

At Contexture, protecting your privacy and your health information is our top priority. We follow all requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which safeguards your personal health information and outlines your rights.

In addition to HIPAA protections, we have added layers of security and safeguards to ensure your information is only accessed by authorized individuals and entities.

How Health Information Exchange Benefits You

When your health information is securely shared through the Contexture HIE, it follows you wherever you go for care. Whether you change doctors, see a specialist, or need help in an emergency, healthcare professionals will be able to provide better care with more informed, faster recommendations.

For example, if you’re taken to an emergency room after an accident and are unable to communicate important medical information, the doctors and nurses can use the HIE to check for allergies or medications, helping them deliver the right care, right away.

Faster Access
to Care

In an emergency, healthcare providers can quickly access your important health records, including allergies, medications, and conditions.

  • Reduces delays in treatment
  • Improves your care by giving your healthcare team access to your records
  • Helps healthcare providers make faster decisions
  • Improves the accuracy and completeness of a patient’s medical history

Avoid Duplicate
Tests

The HIE can reduce healthcare costs by eliminating unnecessary duplication of tests and procedures.

If your doctor can access a recent blood test, a new test isn’t needed, and you can avoid any associated hassle, discomfort, and out-of-pocket costs.

  • Helps you save time and money
  • Ensures your health information follows you to new care settings

Quicker
Test Results

The HIE provides your doctors with faster access to blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, and other medical tests.

Without the HIE, your care could be delayed if your doctor needs to contact other facilities to request copies of your test results.

  • Speeds up diagnosis and treatment
  • No need to call offices to request copies of your records

It’s Your Choice

The Contexture HIE offers many benefits to patients, but your participation is entirely voluntary. You have the right to choose whether your health information is included.

If your healthcare providers participate in the HIE, they are required to inform you of their participation. This HIE participation notice is often shared alongside a notification about the provider’s HIPAA privacy practices during your visit.

How to Opt-Out

If you decide that you do not want your health information shared through the HIE, you can “opt-out” at any time by informing your healthcare provider. They will guide you through the process.

Once you opt-out, your health information will no longer be accessible to healthcare providers through Contexture’s HIE solutions.

To learn more about how to opt-in or opt-out, visit our HIE Opt-in Opt-out page.