Health Information Exchange (HIE)

Rhode Island's Health Information Exchange (HIE) is a secure electronic network that gives medical professionals and patients access to protected health information, such as prescriptions, lab tests and hospital visits, from multiple sources in one secure place. Rhode Island HIE ensures that the right medical information is available to the right person, at the right time, and in the right way. It helps healthcare providers give their patients the best possible care by giving them access to their patient's up-to-date health information. It saves patients time and money by avoiding duplicate tests and procedures, helps to avoid medication errors, and allows patients to better manage their health.

Goals

1. Improve the quality of care and health outcomes for Rhode Islanders
2. Ensure that information is exchanged in a meaningful, lawful, and efficient manner

Partnerships

The creation of a Health Information Exchange Advisory Commission was mandated by The Health Information Exchange Act of 2008. This commission makes recommendations to the Director of Health regarding the use of confidential health information in the statewide health information exchange.

Patient Rights (Opt Out & others)

In April 2025, changes to the Rhode Island HIE patient consent model took effect, shifting it from Opt-In to Opt-Out. Refer to the HIE Regulations: Regional Health Information Organization and Health Information Exchange (216-RICR-10-10-6).

Patients can visit Rhode Island HIE to learn about patient information: