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Privacy and Security | ||
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Viewing Your Record | ||
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Community Involvement | ||
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What is a RHIO? A RHIO is a Regional Health Information Organization made up of hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. A RHIO uses secure computer networks to share information about their patients in an effort to provide better healthcare. |
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What is e-Health Network of Long Island? E-Health Network of Long Island is a RHIO serving communities in eastern Nassau and Suffolk County that has been established to provide technology that links patients and their healthcare providers with immediate, personal health information. |
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How can e-Health Network make your care better? By being part of e-Health Network of Long Island, you are allowing your doctor and hospital to see your health information right away, in order to provide you with the best care and treatment. This can make a difference if you are very sick or are in an emergency situation. |
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How can I participate in e-Health Network of Long Island? If your local hospital or doctors are members of e-Health Network of Long Island, you can sign up at their offices. |
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Who are the providers in e-Health Network of Long Island? The following healthcare providers share information through e-Health Network of Long Island. New providers will continue to be added to e-Health Network.
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How much does it cost to participate in e-Health Network of Long Island? It is free for patients to participate. E-Health Network of Long Island only manages health data; it does not provide medical services. Patients will still have to pay for their healthcare through insurance and co-payments. |
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What happens when I sign up? When you visit any provider member, information about your care such as medications prescribed, diagnoses, and test results may be stored electronically. Doctors who have your permission can then view this information. |
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How do I give my doctors permission to see my personal health information? When you visit your doctor, hospital or lab, let them know you participate in e-Health Network of Long Island. They will ask you to sign a consent form. This will give them permission. |
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Can I choose what healthcare facility gets to see my information? You will only sign a consent form for the facilities that you want to see your information. |
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What type of information about me will be shared with my doctors? Personal information, such as your name, address, and insurance information.
Medical information, such as prescribed medications, allergies, hospital discharge summaries, progress notes, referrals, diagnoses, test results, radiology reports, and advance directives.
Sensitive Information, such as HIV status, mental health information, genetic testing,
and drug and alcohol abuse information, if applicable.
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Can I exclude some of the information my doctors will see? No, all of your health information will be visible to the doctors who have your permission. |
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Will I have access to my health information? Yes. E-Health Network of Long Island plans to give patients access to their health information in the near future. |
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What if my health information is wrong? Patients can correct their health information by making a written request to the medical provider who made the entry. Patients may also call e-Health Network of Long Island at (631) 638-4000. |
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How will my health information be protected from unauthorized access? The standards, which protect your privacy rights now, will continue to be enforced when you participate in the network. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact e-Health Network of Long Island at (631) 638-4000 during normal business hours. |