HealtHIE Nevada, Veterans Affairs, and Department of Defense Partner to Enhance Active-Duty Military and Veterans’ Access to Care
LAS VEGAS, NV (JUNE 17, 2024) – HealtHIE Nevada, the statewide health information exchange (HIE) that provides the secure network to connect all Nevada providers’ electronic health records (EHRs), will now connect to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD), providing a valuable service to active-duty military, veterans and their family members. The connection went live on June 12.
Under the partnership, the VA and DoD make their clinical information available for patients to the HealtHIE Nevada network when necessary for patient care. Information includes laboratory results, medications and discharge information. HealtHIE Nevada in turn makes patients’ medical records available to VA and DoD providers.
“Whether on active duty, reacclimating to civilian life or years into their retirement journey, we’re honored to help our active-duty military and veterans by allowing doctors and other healthcare providers access to their medical records in a seamless and secure manner,” said Michael Gagnon, Executive Director of HealtHIE Nevada. “This new service is designed to enhance care coordination between VA, DoD and local healthcare facilities to ultimately improve patient care wherever they receive care in Nevada.”
Without the connection to the HIE, patients are required to collect and transport paper records to all providers, exacerbating an already arduous health experience for veterans—many of whom have elevated and dire health concerns compared to the wider population. HealtHIE Nevada ensures strict compliance with all state and federal medical privacy regulations.
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics, there are more than 226,000 veterans and over 13,000 active-duty military personnel in Nevada. Many veterans receive care both in the VA system and from non-VA community providers and coordinating care is critical for improving quality and patient safety. With this new connection, providers at the VA will have access to clinical patient information from healthcare organizations who participate in the HIE including Renown Health, Dignity Health, Saint Mary’s Medical Center, University Medical Center, Valley Health System, Southwest Medical Associates, Desert Radiology, Reno Diagnostic Center and several more.
In total, HealtHIE Nevada currently partners with more than 140 organizations across the state. It continues to grow HIE participants, safely and securely managing clinical patient data between physician offices, acute care hospitals, diagnostic services and other healthcare providers in Nevada. For more information about HealtHIE Nevada, visit healthienevada.org.
About HealtHIE Nevada
HealtHIE Nevada is a private, nonprofit, statewide health information exchange dedicated to connecting healthcare organizations by managing real time, secure, and accurate exchange of clinical information. Certified by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, HealtHIE Nevada operates throughout the entire state, and is the only HIE serving the Nevada healthcare community. Ensuring data security and privacy, HealtHIE Nevada is accredited by HITRUST, the most extensive program of its type in the nation. To learn more, visit www.healthienevada.org, or follow HealtHIE Nevada on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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